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Meaning of roughed
The primary meaning of the word "roughed" is to treat someone or something violently or roughly.
Etymology of roughed
The word "roughed" is the past tense of the verb "rough", which originated from the Old English word "rūh", meaning "rough" or "coarse".
The verb "rough" has been used since the 14th century to describe handling or treating something in a harsh or ungentle manner.
Synonyms
brutalized
battered
beaten
assaulted
attacked
maltreated
mishandled
manhandled
abused
mistreated
bullied
intimidated
coerced
forced
roughhandled
handled roughly
jostled
shoved
pushed
jerked
yanked
pulled
dragged
hauled
coerced
compelled
pressured
strong-armed
overpowered
overwhelmed
crushed
shattered
shattered
smashed
pummeled
pounced
pounded
clobbered
cuffed
slapped
punched
kicked
bruised
injured
harmed
damaged
vandalized
desecrated
ravaged
pillaged
plundered
marauded
sacked
looted
molested
interfered
meddled
tampered
interfered
meddled
Definitions
- To treat someone or something violently or roughly, often in a way that causes physical harm or damage.
- * To handle or deal with someone or something in a harsh or ungentle manner.
Usage Examples
- The suspect was roughed by the police during the arrest.
- * The hikers were roughed by the storm and had to take shelter.
- * The boxer was roughed by his opponent in the ring.
Antonyms
soothed
calmed
comforted
consoled
placated
appeased
pacified
mollified
gentled
handled gently
treated kindly
pampered
coddled
indulged
spared
saved
protected
shielded
safeguarded
secured
stabilized
steadied
smoothed
eased
relaxed
unruffled
untroubled
undisturbed
unbothered
unvexed
unperturbed
unshaken