Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
trample
verb
/ˈtræm.pəl/
Definition
To tread or step heavily upon something, causing damage or destruction.
Examples
- The protesters felt that their rights were being trampled underfoot by the new law.
- He didn’t mean to trample on her feelings, but he was unaware of how his comments affected her.
- The children trampled through the garden, leaving a trail of broken flowers.
Meaning
To treat something with disrespect or to ignore someone’s rights, often in a harsh manner.
Synonyms
- stomp
- step on
- crush
- stride
- traverse
