ROUGHSHOD (adverb) definition and synonyms | Macmillan Dictionary.

What is meant by roughshod?

: to completely ignore the opinions, rights, or feelings of others He achieved success by ruthlessly running roughshod over anyone who got in his way.

How do you use ride roughshod in a sentence?

1. The planning authorities should not ride roughshod over the wishes of local people. 2. We cannot ride roughshod over the concerns of the local community.