trample

[ˈtræmpl]

trample Definition

• 1. to step heavily on something or someone, causing damage or injury
• 2. to treat someone or something without respect or care

Using trample: Examples

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

• Example

  The crowd trampled the flowers in the park.

• Example

  The elephant trampled the fence and escaped from the zoo.

• Example

  He felt trampled by his boss's criticism.

• Example

  The company's reputation was trampled by the scandal.

trample Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for trample

• crush
• tread
• stomp
• squash
• flatten

Antonyms for trample

• respect
• honor

Phrases with trample

• trample on someone's toes

  to offend or harm someone by interfering with their interests or rights

  Example

  I didn't mean to trample on your toes by accepting the job offer.

• trample down

  to crush something underfoot so that it is flat or destroyed

  Example

  The hikers trampled down the grass as they walked through the field.

• trample over

  to treat someone or something without respect or care

  Example

  The company trampled over the workers' rights by cutting their benefits.

Origins of trample

from Middle English 'trampen', meaning 'to tramp'

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Summary: trample in Brief

The verb 'trample' [ˈtræmpl] means to step heavily on something or someone, causing damage or injury, or to treat someone or something without respect or care. It can refer to physical actions like 'The crowd trampled the flowers in the park.' or metaphorical ones like 'The company's reputation was trampled by the scandal.' 'Trample' extends into phrases like 'trample on someone's toes,' denoting interference with interests or rights, and 'trample down,' implying destruction.