ramrodded
Drove past opposition
Ramrodded is the past tense of ramrod, a verb meaning to force something through with unyielding determination or to push a measure or project forward by sheer will despite opposition.
She ramrodded the legislation through committee before anyone could mount objections.
The term derives from the ramrod, a rod used to force ammunition down the barrel of a muzzle-loading firearm, suggesting both the directness and the forcefulness of the action.
Made to occur unwillingly
- imposedForced onto others
- compelledMade to act
- mandatedOfficially ordered or required
- dictatedImposed without discussion
pressured · enforced · constrained · commanded · demanded · steamrolled · bulldozed · strong-armed
Aggressively asserting control
- overbearingArrogantly dominating in manner
- dictatorialImposing absolute control
- tyrannicalExercising power unjustly
- heavy-handedClumsy and oppressive
iron-fisted · autocratic · high-handed · imperious · bossy · controlling · commanding · despotic
Accelerated through a process
- rushedDone with excessive speed
- acceleratedIncreased in velocity
- expeditedMade faster, prioritized
- hurriedDone too quickly
sped · hastened · railroaded · steamrollered · ushered · propelled · driven · launched
forced
Made to occur unwillingly
dictated · pressured · enforced · constrained · commanded · demanded · steamrolled · bulldozed · strong-armed · railroaded
domineering
Aggressively asserting control
- overbearingArrogantly dominating in manner
- dictatorialImposing absolute control
- tyrannicalExercising power unjustly
heavy-handed · iron-fisted · autocratic · high-handed · imperious · bossy · controlling · commanding · despotic · oppressive
fast-tracked
Accelerated through a process
- rushedDone with excessive speed
- acceleratedIncreased in velocity
- expeditedMade faster, prioritized
hurried · sped · hastened · railroaded · steamrollered · ushered · propelled · driven · launched · implemented
inflexible
Unable to bend
- rigidUnable to bend
- unbendingRefusing to change position
- uncompromisingRefusing to yield ground
adamant · resolute · stubborn · obstinate · immovable · steadfast · determined · firm · dogged · tenacious
barrel
Hooped cylindrical vessel
- rifleLong-barreled shoulder weapon
- musketMuzzle-loaded infantry firearm
- muzzleloaderGun loaded through barrel
gunpowder · charge · tamping · loading · bore · posture · erect · stiff · rigid
ramroddednegotiated
Reached terms through discussion
compromised · deliberated · discussed · debated · workshopped
ramroddednegotiated
Reached terms through discussion
compromised · finessed · coaxed · persuaded · worked out
ramroddeddeliberated
Thought carefully before deciding
debated · workshopped · discussed · vetted · considered