Steamroll: meaning, definitions and examples

Duplicate entry: See previous definition for 'steamroll'.

Used when something or someone is made completely flat or level, often in a physical sense. It can also mean to defeat completely, but it may lack the emotional intensity of 'crush.'

• The storm flattened several houses in its path.
• The boxer flattened his opponent with a single punch.

Used to describe a situation where someone is flooded with more things than they can handle, whether emotionally, physically, or mentally. It often implies a sense of being overpowered but not necessarily destroyed.

• She was overwhelmed with work and couldn't meet the deadline.
• The beauty of the landscape overwhelmed him.

Used when someone or something completely defeats or destroys another, often emphasizing power and finality. It can also imply emotional destruction and often has a negative undertone.

• The team crushed their opponents in the final match.
• He was crushed by the news of his friend's betrayal.

Used to describe someone or something that has a commanding influence or control over others, often in a competitive or authoritative context. It can be neutral or slightly positive depending on the scenario.

• She tends to dominate every conversation with her strong opinions.
• The company has managed to dominate the tech industry for the past decade.