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Steamroller

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Noun

a heavy steam-powered vehicle having a roller for crushing, compacting, or leveling materials used for a road or the like.
(not in technical use) any similar vehicle with a roller.
an overpowering force, esp. one that crushes all opposition with ruthless disregard for individual rights.

Verb (used with object)

to crush or flatten with a steamroller.
to overcome with superior force
to steamroller the competition.
to bring about the adoption of by overwhelming pressure
to steamroller the resolution through.

Verb (used without object)

to proceed with implacable force.

Adjective

suggestive of a steamroller; ruthlessly overpowering
steamroller tactics.

Synonyms

verb
annihilate , crush , drub , overpower , smash , thrash , trounce , vanquish

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