trample

verb
UK: /ˈtræmpl/
US: /ˈtræmpl/

  1. To step heavily on something or someone, causing damage or injury.

    1. Don't trample the flowers!
    2. The crowd trampled over each other to get a better view of the stage.

  2. To act without any respect for someone else's rights, feelings, or beliefs.

    1. He will trample on anyone to get ahead.
    2. The government is trampling on the rights of ordinary citizens with this new law.

Synonyms

violate squash infringe override crush
trample noun

  1. The action or sound of trampling.

    1. I heard the trample of feet outside.
    2. The trample of the protesters shook the ground.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "trample" in English means: To step heavily on something or someone, causing damage or injury., To act without any respect for someone else's rights, feelings, or beliefs..

The phonetic transcription of "trample" is /ˈtræmpl/ in British English and /ˈtræmpl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "trample": violate, squash, infringe, override, crush.

Example usage of "trample": "Don't trample the flowers!". More examples on the page.