trample — to step heavily on something, crushing or damaging it
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to step heavily on something, crushing or damaging it
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈtræmpəl/
Example Sentences
- The soccer fans trampled the fence in their excitement to enter the stadium.
- My little brother trampled my sandcastle like Godzilla attacking Tokyo.
- Don't trample on other people's dreams just because yours didn't work out.
trample
VERB[/ˈtræmpəl/]
to step heavily on something, crushing or damaging it
The startled horses trample the fallen banner into the muddy battlefield.
Protecting the sample, but trampling the example!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Middle English tramplen, likely from Old French trampler, possibly influenced by Old Norse tramp (to stamp). The word may be related to Germanic roots meaning to stamp or tread heavily.
Breakdown
tramp (to step heavily) + -le (frequentative suffix indicating repeated action) = trample (to step on repeatedly or heavily)
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The soccer fans trampled the fence in their excitement to enter the stadium.”
“My little brother trampled my sandcastle like Godzilla attacking Tokyo.”
“Don't trample on other people's dreams just because yours didn't work out.”
“The cows trampled through the cornfield like they were shopping on Black Friday.”
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