trample
TRAM-puhl
Trample (verb) means to crush or damage something by walking heavily on it. Example: “The crowd trampled the flowerbeds trying to get to the stage.”
verb
1
To crush or damage something by walking heavily on it.
"The crowd trampled the flowerbeds trying to get to the stage."
"Careful not to trample the seedlings."
2
To treat someone or their rights harshly and without regard.
"The new policy tramples on workers' basic rights."
How to use trample
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo crush something underfoot, or to disregard someone's rights harshly.
Common pairings
trample on rights
trample underfoot
trample the grass
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Word forms
- Plural
- tramples
- Third person singular
- tramples
- Past tense
- trampled
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Etymology
From Middle English tramplen, formed from tramp + the frequentative suffix -le, suggesting repeated heavy steps.
Synonyms
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What does “trample” mean?
The word “trample” means to crush or damage something by walking heavily on it. In plain terms, to crush something underfoot, or to disregard someone's rights harshly.
How do you pronounce “trample”?
“Trample” is pronounced TRAM-puhl (/ˈtɹæmpəl/ in IPA).
How do you use “trample” in a sentence?
Here is “trample” used in a sentence: “The crowd trampled the flowerbeds trying to get to the stage.”
What part of speech is “trample”?
“Trample” is a verb.
Where does the word “trample” come from?
The word “trample” comes from Middle English. From Middle English tramplen, formed from tramp + the frequentative suffix -le, suggesting repeated heavy steps.
How many meanings does “trample” have?
“Trample” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to crush or damage something by walking heavily on it.
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