Definitions

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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A city willing to step on its poets is one confident in its memory.

From Salon • Jun. 23, 2026

The German second seed could meet Djokovic in the semi-finals but has regularly looked overawed when they step on court at the Slams.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

“The promise you make to yourself is that you won’t attempt more on the easy days so you are able to ask yourself for the same step on the harder days,” Ms. Vanderkam writes.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

Monday's hearing is the latest step on a rocky road for a woman who once dominated pop.

From Barron's • May 4, 2026

Talking about how they wouldn’t know what to do if I ever decided to take a step on that court.

From "We'll Fly Away" by Bryan Bliss

step on

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