steamroller
/stˈimɹˌoʊlɚ/ · 3 syllables
Meaning
noun
- a massive inexorable force that seems to crush everything in its way
- vehicle equipped with heavy wide smooth rollers for compacting roads and pavements
verb
- bring to a specified state by overwhelming force or pressure
“The Senator steamrollered the bill to defeat” - proceed with great force
“The new teacher tends to steamroller” - crush with a steamroller as if to level
“steamroller the road” - overwhelm by using great force
“steamroller the opposition” - make level or flat with a steamroller
“steamroll the roads”
Synonyms for steamroller
Words that rhyme with steamroller
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