Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of verb run_roughshod
1 sense of run roughshod
Sense 1
ride roughshod, run roughshod -- (treat inconsiderately or harshly)
=> treat, handle, do by -- (interact in a certain way; "Do right by her"; "Treat him with caution, please"; "Handle the press reporters gently")