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Roughed Meaning: Definition, Examples, and Translations

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roughed

[rÊŒft ]

Definition

Context #1 | Verb

physical action

Rughed is the past tense of the verb 'rug' which refers to making something rough or subjected to rough treatment. It can also imply having been treated roughly or harshly in a particular situation.

Synonyms

abused, assaulted, roughened.

Examples of usage

  • The player roughed his opponent during the game.
  • The storm roughed the coast, damaging many homes.
  • He was roughed up by group of bullies.
  • The waves roughed the boat during the storm.

Translations

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Origin of 'roughed'

The term 'rough' has its roots in Old English, originating from the word 'ruh' meaning 'rough, coarse.' It has been used in the Germanic languages to describe something that is uneven, jagged, or not smooth to the touch. The verb form 'rug' emerged from this origin, evolving through Middle English as 'ruggen.' The addition of the '-ed' suffix forms the past tense 'roughed,' indicating the completion of an act of roughening or treating something roughly. Over time, the usage has expanded beyond physical contexts, also embodying metaphorical applications such as emotional or verbal roughness, integrating into both literary and colloquial use in modern language.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #31,815 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.