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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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Football legend Pele once trod its turf, and international sporting competitions have been held there.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 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

On a negative note for Barca, De Jong was dismissed in stoppage time for a second yellow card as he trod on Iago Aspas' foot.

From Barron's • Nov. 9, 2025

Midfielder McTominay trod the same path last summer by escaping the chaos of United in moving to Naples and the 28-year-old instantly became a cult hero, netting 12 goals to inspire their title success.

From BBC • Sep. 18, 2025

Was I competing with her as I trod the carpet between the fireplace and the Chesterfield?

From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan