ride roughshod over UK /ˌɹaɪd ˈɹʌfʃɒd ˌəʊvə/US /ˌɹaɪd ˈɹʌfʃɑd ˌoʊvɚ/ verb1 •To treat (someone) roughly or without care, control, moderation, or respect; to act in a bullying manner toward (someone); to damage (someone or something).[B]eing in high spirits, after dinner, one of them being called upon for a toast, gave, „The d——l ride roughshod over the rascally part of the creation.” — 1795 formsrode roughshod over · ridden roughshod over · riding roughshod over · rides roughshod over