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step on

[step-on, -awn] / ˈstɛpˌɒn, -ˌɔn /
VERB
take advantage of
Synonyms
STRONGEST
exploit
WEAK
milk use use for one's own ends
VERB
trample
Synonyms
STRONGEST
crush encroach flatten hurt infringe injure override overwhelm run over squash stomp violate
STRONG
bruise grind pound stamp tramp tread
WEAK
ride roughshod over tromp
Antonyms
STRONGEST
aid assist cure heal help obey observe uncompress
VERB
tread
Synonyms
STRONGEST
squash trample
STRONG
ambulate crush foot hike hoof march oppress pace plod quell repress stamp step stride subdue subjugate suppress traipse tramp troop trudge
WEAK
stamp on
Antonyms
STRONG
encourage let go release tiptoe
VERB
tromp
Synonyms
WEAK
bruise crush encroach flatten grind hurt infringe injure override overwhelm pound ride roughshod over run over squash stamp stomp tramp tread violate

Example Sentences

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If the lines between lawn and bed are blurred or wobbly, use the step-on, half-moon edger in the worst spots to recut them cleanly.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 13, 2021

"Today was a massive step-on from our race in Belgrade three weeks ago."

From The Guardian • May 27, 2012

There is so much power in third gear that all you have to do is turn the throttle: no clutchwork is required at all, even on tricky step-on, step-off combinations with no take-off lip.

From Time Magazine Archive

Voss continued to lead followed by Gibson, Rockstar Energy/Suzuki's Mike Brown moved into the lead after a few laps, but was passed by Gibson in the step-on step-off section.

From Time Magazine Archive

Ricky once again cased in a step-on, step-off section, and Stewart went by him and into the lead.

From Time Magazine Archive

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