Stomp: meaning, definitions and examples

Used when describing heavy, noisy steps, often to show anger or excitement.

• She stomped up the stairs, clearly upset.
• The kids were stomping around the living room, playing a game.

Typically refers to bringing the foot down heavily on the ground or on an object. Can also mean to imprint a mark or design.

• He stamped his foot in frustration.
• The customs officer stamped my passport.

Implies stepping heavily and carelessly, often damaging or crushing something. This has a negative connotation.

• The crowd trampled the flowers in the garden.
• Be careful not to trample over his feelings.

Describes walking or stepping, especially carefully and deliberately.

• She tread softly to avoid waking the baby.
• He tread carefully on the icy path.

Used when describing someone walking with heavy, forceful steps, often to display anger or determination.

• He stomped out of the room after the argument.
• She stomped on the bug to kill it.

Often used to describe repetitive, forceful hitting or pressing, frequently associated with a rhythmic or strong impact.

• He started to pound on the door to get attention.
• The waves pounded against the shore.

Used when talking about pressing something so hard that it gets broken or deformed, often implying complete destruction.

• She used a hammer to crush the cans for recycling.
• The car was crushed under the weight of the fallen tree.

Usually refers to repeatedly hitting someone or something with fists or a blunt object, often in a violent or aggressive manner. Negative connotation.

• The boxer began to pummel his opponent with a series of punches.
• He was pummeled by his angry classmates.

Similar to 'stomp,' it conveys heavy, forceful steps, but is more repetitive in action.

• The children were stomping through puddles in the rain.
• He stomped his feet to warm them up in the cold weather.

Used to describe a dull, heavy sound, usually when something falls or hits a surface with force.

• The box fell off the shelf with a thud.
• She could hear the thud of footsteps coming down the hallway.

Best for describing heavy and clumsy steps, usually when someone is walking with difficulty.

• He clomped across the wooden floor in his big boots.
• The little child clomped around the house, trying on her dad’s shoes.

Used to describe a loud, harsh, resonant sound, often made by metal objects hitting each other.

• The pots and pans clanged together in the busy kitchen.
• The bell clanged loudly, signaling the start of the school day.