Trampling: meaning, definitions and examples

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trampling

 

[ หˆtrรฆmp.lษชล‹ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

physical action

Trampling refers to the act of stepping heavily on something, typically causing damage or destruction. It is often associated with animals or large groups of people who walk in a careless or forceful manner, leading to the crushing of whatever is underneath.

Synonyms

crushing, squashing, stomping, treading

Examples of usage

  • The herd stampeded through the field, trampling the flowers.
  • During the rush, many people were trampling each other.
  • The soldiers were trampling the enemy's flag underfoot.
  • The kids were trampling the grass while playing soccer.

Translations

Translations of the word "trampling" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น pisoteio

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เคฆเคฎ เคฐเค–เคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Treten

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ menginjak

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั‚ะพะฟั‚ะฐะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ deptaฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ธใฟใคใ‘ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท piรฉtinement

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ pisoteo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ezmek

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฐŸ๊ธฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฏูˆุณ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ลกlรกpnutรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ลกlapanie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ทต่ธ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ pohoditi

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ fรณtsporin

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑะฐััƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒแƒ–แƒ˜แƒแƒœแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tapdamaq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ pisoteo

Etymology

The term 'trample' originates from Middle English 'tramplen', which came from Old French 'tramplar', meaning 'to tread heavily' or 'to crush underfoot'. This, in turn, can be traced back to the Latin 'trฤmplare', which means 'to stomp or tread'. The word's etymology highlights the physicality associated with the action, indicating a forceful or careless interaction with the ground or objects below. Over time, 'trample' has also taken on metaphorical meanings, referring to the act of treating something or someone with disregard, particularly in contexts of power dynamics and social relations. In contemporary usage, it can describe both literal actions, such as heavy footsteps during a stampede, or figurative actions, such as neglecting rights.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #20,014, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.