Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

run roughshod

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.25 in modern English

Syllables
run roughshod
IPA
20
Scrabble Score
12
Letters
1
Syllables
8
Unique Chars

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What does run roughshod mean?
treat inconsiderately or harshly

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