trample
word
Definition
To crush or destroy something with your feet by stepping on it heavily. It can also be used figuratively to mean treating someone or something with disrespect.
Usage & Nuances
'Trample' is usually negative and accidental or careless (e.g., crowds 'trample' flowers). Common phrases: 'trample on/over someone's rights.' Not used for walking normally. Figurative use shows disrespect or cruelty.
Spanish: pisotear - aplastar (con los pies)Portuguese (BR): pisotear - esmagar (com os pés)Portuguese (PT): pisar - esmagar (com os pés)Chinese (Simplified): 踩踏 - 践踏Chinese (Traditional): 踐踏 - 踩踏Hindi: कुचलना - पैरों तले रौंदनाArabic: يدهس - يدوسBengali: পিষে ফেলা - পদদলিত করাRussian: растаптывать - попиратьJapanese: 踏みつける - 踏みにじるVietnamese: giẫm đạpKorean: 밟다 - 짓밟다Turkish: çiğnemekUrdu: روند ڈالنا - پامال کرناIndonesian: menginjak-injak
Example Sentences
Please don't trample the flowers in the garden.
basic
The cows trampled the grass in the field.
basic
He warned us not to trample on others' rights.
basic
During the parade, people accidentally trampled each other's feet.
natural
Watch out! Don't trample on my toes.
natural
She felt like her ideas were being trampled in the meeting.
natural