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steamroller Definition

steam·roller (stēm′rōl′ər)

noun

  1. a heavy, originally steam-driven, machine with rollers, used in building and repairing roads
  2. an overwhelming power or influence, esp. when used relentlessly to force acceptance of a policy, override opposition, etc.

transitive verb

  1. to bring overwhelming force to bear upon; crush or override as if with a steamroller
  2. to cause the passage or defeat of (a legislative bill, etc.), or make (one's way, etc.), by crushing opposition or overriding obstacles

intransitive verb

to move with overwhelming force, or use steamroller tactics

adjective

relentlessly overpowering

steamroller* Synonyms

steamroller*

v.

steamroll*, overpower, railroad through*; see defeat 1, force 1, trick.

steamroller Usage Examples

Object

anything: The Labor Group carried the amended motion, because they can steamroller anything through, given that they currently hold the majority of votes.

Converse of object

  • drive: Seagoon: Then why are you driving a steamroller?
  • use: The fist sign at the Germans were ready for something, was when they came across a steamroller used as a roadblock.

Modifies a noun

  • quot: For the best a steamroller quot want punitive damages the other.
  • driver: Seagoon: The fiendish steamroller driver of Regent Street.

Modifying Another Word

simply: Serbia-Montenegro were really good in qualifying but Argentina simply steamrollered them.

Noun used with modifier

cannot: Labor cannot steamroller Wales into constitutional change without asking the electorate.

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