trod

[trod] / trɒd /

VERB

walk; bear down

Synonyms

STRONGEST

squash step on 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

Example Sentences

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In the Himalayan republic of some 30 million people, overshadowed by giant neighbours India and China, Oli previously trod a fine balance between the rivals.

From Barron's • Feb. 16, 2026

Katherine Mansfield could write wonderful lines such as: “The men walked like scissors; the women trod like cats.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 30, 2026

The earth the dinosaurs once trod is now a massive expanse of solid rock.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 15, 2024

Injuries to Taylor scuppered a planned rematch and the two trod their separate paths, yet the ghost of Taylor continued to follow Catterall around.

From BBC • May 26, 2024

Gaily they trod a measure, men and fair-robed women, till the great house around them rang with their footfalls.

From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton