Stampeding Meaning in English
word · lemma: stampede
stæmˈpidɪŋ
stam-PEE-ding
stæmpˈiːdɪŋ
stamp-EE-ding
Definition
Moving together suddenly in a wild, panicked rush, usually referring to a group of animals or people.
Usage & Nuances
Often used for large groups of herd animals, but can describe people in chaotic, panicked movement. Typically dramatic or urgent. Common with 'herd' or in crisis events. Not used for calm or orderly movement.
Spanish: estampida - huyendo en estampidaPortuguese (BR): estampede - fugindo em estampedePortuguese (PT): estampede - a fugir em estampedeChinese (Simplified): 惊逃 - 蜂拥而至Chinese (Traditional): 驚逃 - 蜂擁而至Hindi: भगदड़ मचाना - भगदड़ में भागनाArabic: تدافع - يندفعون مذعورينBengali: দৌড়ে পালিয়ে যাওয়া - আতঙ্কিতভাবে ছুটে যাওয়াRussian: в панике мчаться - устраивать давкуJapanese: 押し寄せる - パニックになって突進するVietnamese: hoảng loạn lao đi - dồn dập chạy tán loạnKorean: 우르르 몰려가다 - 패닉 상태로 달리다Turkish: panik halinde koşmak - izdiham oluşturmakUrdu: بھاگنا (ہجوم یا جانوروں کا) - افراتفری میں دوڑناIndonesian: berlari panik - berdesakan lari
Example Sentences
The cows were stampeding across the field.
basic
People started stampeding towards the exit during the fire alarm.
basic
A loud noise caused the horses to start stampeding.
basic
The fans were stampeding to get closer to the stage.
natural
After the announcement, shoppers began stampeding for the bargains.
natural
Cars were stampeding out of the parking lot after the concert ended.
natural