Steamroll
(verb)
- To proceed with great force and determination, often disregarding opposition or resistance.
- To crush or overwhelm opposition by using one's superior power or influence.
Origin:
From the noun "steamroller" ("a machine used to smooth roads") + -er ("a person or thing that does somethin.g")
Examples:
- The company steamrolled the competition with its new product.
- The politician steamrolled his opponents in the election.
- He steamrolled over any opposition to his plans.
- The team steamrolled the opponents in the championship game.
- The company steamrolled the regulations and had a negative impact on the environment.