stampeded

[stam-peed]

stampeded Definition

• 1. to cause a group of people or animals to run in a sudden, wild, uncontrolled way due to fear or panic
• 2. to rush or act with uncontrolled haste or panic

Using stampeded: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "stampeded" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The sound of the gunshot stampeded the herd of cattle.

• Example

  The crowd stampeded towards the exit when they heard the explosion.

• Example

  The shoppers stampeded into the store on Black Friday to get the best deals.

stampeded Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for stampeded

• bolt
• dash
• flee
• scramble
• scurry

Antonyms for stampeded

• calm
• relax
• slow down

Phrases with stampeded

• stampede someone into something

  to force or pressure someone into doing something quickly and without thinking about it

  Example

  The boss stampeded the team into finishing the project before the deadline.

• stampede of something

  a sudden rush or large number of something

  Example

  There was a stampede of new movies released during the holiday season.

• stampede to do something

  a sudden rush or eagerness to do something

  Example

  There was a stampede to buy tickets for the concert as soon as they went on sale.

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Summary: stampeded in Brief

The verb 'stampeded' [stam-peed] means to cause a group of people or animals to run in a sudden, wild, uncontrolled way due to fear or panic. It can also refer to rushing or acting with uncontrolled haste or panic. Examples include 'The sound of the gunshot stampeded the herd of cattle.' and 'The crowd stampeded towards the exit when they heard the explosion.' Phrases include 'stampede someone into something,' 'stampede of something,' and 'stampede to do something.'