Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
trample
verb
/ˈtræmpəl/
Definition
To step heavily or carelessly on something, causing damage.
Examples
- The children trample the flowers in the garden.
- During the parade, people trampled over the fallen branches.
- Do not trample on other people’s ideas; they deserve respect.
Meaning
To tread on something with force, often leading to destruction or harm.
Synonyms
- stamp
- tread
- crush
- smash
