1. to defeat, overcome, or suppress forcefully and completely
Usage: informal
2. to force something through by using overwhelming pressure or power
Usage: informal

Examples

• The opposing team was completely steamrollered in the championship game.
• The mayor steamrollered the new policy through city council despite strong opposition.
• She felt steamrollered by her boss’s aggressive negotiation tactics.
• The small business was steamrollered by the large corporation’s competitive practices.
• The legislation was steamrollered through parliament without proper debate.
• He steamrollered over everyone’s objections to get his way.