Ramrodded: meaning, definitions and examples
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ramrodded
[ ˈræmˌrɒd ]
forcefully control
To ramrod means to direct or manage something in a strict and often oppressive manner. The term often implies a sense of urgency or forcefulness in enforcing rules or procedures. It can also refer to the act of pushing something through with intensity and assertiveness. In a broader context, ramrodding can suggest an authoritarian approach to leadership or management where dissent is not tolerated.
Synonyms
coerce, dictate, dominate, enforce.
Examples of usage
- The manager ramrodded the project through despite opposition.
- She ramrodded the team to meet the deadline.
- They ramrodded the new policy without consulting the staff.
Translations
Translations of the word "ramrodded" in other languages:
🇵🇹 forçado
🇮🇳 बलात्कारी
🇩🇪 gewaltsam
🇮🇩 dipaksa
🇺🇦 примусово
🇵🇱 przymusowy
🇯🇵 強制された
🇫🇷 forcé
🇪🇸 forzado
🇹🇷 zorlanan
🇰🇷 강제로
🇸🇦 مُجبر
🇨🇿 nucený
🇸🇰 nucený
🇨🇳 被强迫的
🇸🇮 prisiljen
🇮🇸 þvingaður
🇰🇿 мәжбүрленген
🇬🇪 ძალით მიყენებული
🇦🇿 məcbur edilən
🇲🇽 forzado
Etymology
The word 'ramrod' originally referred to the rod used to pack down a charge in muzzleloading firearms, derived from the combination of 'ram', which means to force something down, and 'rod', indicating a stick or bar. The use of the term in a figurative sense emerged in the mid-20th century, describing a way of controlling or enforcing something with great strength and authority. Over time, it evolved into a verb, 'ramrodded', implying the act of firmly pushing an agenda, policy, or course of action, often without regard for opposing viewpoints. The notion of strict control associated with this term has made it common in discussions about leadership styles, particularly those deemed authoritarian or overbearing.