piétiner — meaning in English
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English meaning
- languish verb To gradually lose strength, vitality, or spirit, especially over a long period of neglect or hardship.
- stomp verb To step down heavily and forcefully, often out of anger.
- trample verb To crush or damage something by walking heavily on it.
- tread verb To walk or step, especially in a particular manner.
Senses
piétiner is used for these senses in English:
- languish (intransitive) To be neglected; to make little progress, be unsuccessful. [from 17th c.]
- tread To crush under the foot; to trample in contempt or hatred; to subdue; to repress.
- tread water (figuratively) To make no progress, expending effort just enough to maintain a stable position.
stomp — full definition
- verb To step down heavily and forcefully, often out of anger.
- verb To decisively defeat someone or something.
- noun A heavy, deliberate footstep.