trample
verb
tram·ple
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trampled;
trampling\ ˈtram-p(ə-)liŋ
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Definition of trample
2
: to inflict injury or destruction especially contemptuously or ruthlessly
—usually used with on, over, or upon trampling on the rights of others
: to crush, injure, or destroy by or as if by treading
trampled the flowers
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Other Words from trample
trample
noun
trampler
\ ˈtram-p(ə-)lər
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noun
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noun
Examples of trample in a Sentence
The workmen trampled on my flower bed.
Her glasses were trampled underfoot by the crowd.
Many people were trampled to death trying to escape the burning building.
They are trampling on our rights.
They are trampling our rights.
Their most cherished traditions have been trampled.
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Recent Examples on the Web
Extreme heat suffocated others and and the ensuing panic also resulted in trampling deaths. — Steven Goode, courant.com, "With hopes of unraveling a 75-year-old mystery, medical examiner’s bid to exhume two unidentified victims of the Hartford Circus Fire gets OK from judge," 11 Sep. 2019 Video captured one of the frightened elephants running through the crowd, trampling those in its path. — Lauren M. Johnson, CNN, "Elephants in a religious parade stampeded through a crowd, injuring 17," 10 Sep. 2019 Armored trucks rumble over squishy mud, combat boots trample through rain and mire. — Deborah Young, The Hollywood Reporter, "'Atlantis': Film Review | Venice 2019," 7 Sep. 2019 The defense continued to hunt for takeaways and the Eagles trampled the Spiders 45-13 Brown finished with 163 yards on 8-of-14 passing with three touchdowns. — Julian Benbow, BostonGlobe.com, "BC trounces Richmond to record second win of season," 7 Sep. 2019 There was one big upset: Morgan Hill’s Smoke Trap trampled Oakland’s beloved Everett and Jones BBQ, 78 percent to 22 percent. — Jessica Yadegaran, The Mercury News, "Vote! Best Bay Area barbecue? It’s down to these Amazing Eight," 4 Sep. 2019 The saga has divided Britons, torn apart the ruling Conservative Party and prompted complaints that Mr. Johnson has trampled the conventions of the country’s unwritten constitution. — Stephen Castle, New York Times, "Brexit Vote Goes Against Boris Johnson, and He Calls for an Election," 3 Sep. 2019 Corbyn and others have accused Johnson of trampling democratic norms in an attempt to ram though Brexit, which British voters approved by a narrow margin in a 2016 referendum. — Washington Post, "Britain’s Johnson, Corbyn headed for ferocious Brexit showdown when Parliament returns Tuesday," 1 Sep. 2019 Then there was the story about Nagurski trampling two Steelers en route to a score in 1937. — Will Larkin, chicagotribune.com, "Ranking the 100 best Bears players ever: No. 3, Bronko Nagurski," 31 Aug. 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'trample.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for trample
trample
verb
English Language Learners Definition of trample
: to cause damage or pain by walking or stepping heavily on something or someone
: to treat other people's rights, wishes, or feelings as if they are worthless or not important
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trample
verb
tram·ple
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trampled;
trampling
Kids Definition of trample
1
: to tramp or tread heavily so as to bruise, crush, or injure something
She trampled on the flowers.
2
: to crush under the feet
Don't trample the flowers.
3
: to treat as if worthless or unimportant
They trampled on our rights.
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