step on

[step-on, -awn] / ˈstɛpˌɒn, -ˌɔn /

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take advantage of v.
trample v.
tread v.
tromp v.

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

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step on

“You step out of the car in Santa Monica and step on the beach. You will get the same feeling every single time, and it’s ‘Wow, I can’t believe that I’m here.’

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 2, 2026

"There's been a lot that has surrounded all of us pretty much since we joined. At the end of the day, once you step on the golf course it's just golf," said Rahm.

From BBC ● Aug. 24, 2026

Part of the reason more students are graduating early is because it’s easier than in previous generations to stack up college credits before they even step on campus.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 4, 2026

But you did step on my arthritic foot.

From Salon ● Jul. 31, 2026

He kept expecting Big Mama Statue to come alive and chew him out for getting her daughter into so much trouble—or maybe just step on him without a word.

From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan

step on

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