trampling

VERB

walk forcibly over

Synonyms

STRONGEST

crush encroach flatten hurt infringe injure override overwhelm run over squash step on stomp violate

STRONG

bruise grind pound stamp tramp tread

WEAK

ride roughshod over tromp

Antonyms

STRONGEST

aid assist cure heal help obey observe uncompress

Example Sentences

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trampling

His ball was found and videos surfaced of the 32-year-old American seemingly trampling down some knee-high rough behind his ball.

From BBC ● Jul. 17, 2026

The fired-up hosts flooded into the England 22m in the opening two minutes, with forwards Axelle Berthoumieu and Madoussou Fall Raclot trampling over white shirts.

From BBC ● May 17, 2026

The push by the county to change the law has been hotly criticized by some advocates who accuse government officials of trampling on victims’ rights.

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 13, 2026

Other than the cool trophies and the Diamondbacks trampling, the most notable show Thursday was unwittingly staged by Dodger Stadium itself.

From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 26, 2026

Slowly, trampling the fallen, he rode forth, heeding no longer any dart.

From "The Return of the King" by J.R.R. Tolkien