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Definition trample in American English

trample verb

[intransitive/transitive] verb
/ˈtræmp(ə)l/
1

to put your feet down on someone or something in a heavy way that causes injury or damage

Example

Those kids have trampled all over my flowerbeds!

Example

People were trampled to death in the crowd.

Example

He picked up the child so she wouldn't be trampled underfoot.

Synonyms and related words
damage spoil mark injure harm wound
2

to behave in a cruel or unfair way toward someone or something

Example

Cindy was tired of being trampled underfoot by her colleagues.

Example

You have no right to trample on people's feelings!

Synonyms and related words
abuse mistreat oppress prey on discriminate oppress
Definition trample in American English