roughed
word · lemma: rough
Definition
'Roughed' is the past tense of 'rough.' It means to treat someone or something harshly, or to make a surface less smooth.
Usage & Nuances
Mostly used in passive or set phrases like 'roughed up' (physically attacked). Rarely used alone outside these contexts. Can mean both physical and metaphorical harsh treatment. Not to be confused with 'rough' as an adjective.
Spanish: trató/lastimó con rudeza - hizo ásperoPortuguese (BR): tratou/fez de forma rude - tornou ásperoPortuguese (PT): tratou/fez de forma rude - tornou ásperoChinese (Simplified): 粗暴对待 - 变粗糙Chinese (Traditional): 粗暴對待 - 變粗糙Hindi: रूखेपन से पेश आना - खुरदुरा बनानाArabic: عامل بقسوة - جعله خشناً
Example Sentences
He roughed the wood to prepare it for painting.
basic
The kids roughed each other up during the game.
basic
Someone roughed my bike. Now it has scratches.
basic
He got roughed up after the match by some angry fans.
natural
They roughed out a plan before the meeting started.
natural
My cat got roughed up by a stray last night.
natural