/ Dictionary / Index R roughshod: Meaning and Definition of Find definitions for: rough•shod Pronunciation: (ruf'shod'), [key] — adj. shod with horseshoes having projecting nails or points. to treat harshly or domineeringly; override; crush: He rode roughshod over his friends to advance himself in the business world. Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease. See also: roughshod (Thesaurus) rough-sawn rough-spoken Related Content Daily Word Quiz: clairvoyant Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Spelling Bee: Today’s Spelling Bee Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language