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trample

/ˈtræm.pəl/
tram · ple
Plural:tramples
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Adjective:trampled
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Past Simple:trampled
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Past Participle:trampled
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Present Participle:trampling
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trample Lexical Profile

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• verb

1

To tread heavily and destructively on something so as to crush, flatten, or injure it.

Example

"Visitors were asked to stay on the marked paths so they would not trample the fragile wildflowers."

2

To treat someone's feelings, rights, or wishes with harsh disregard or contempt (often followed by 'on' or 'over').

Example

"A fair legal system ensures that powerful institutions cannot trample on the rights of ordinary citizens."

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• noun

1

The act or sound of treading heavily, crushing, or stamping on something under foot.

Example

"The sudden trample of hooves echoed across the open pasture as the herd changed direction."

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• Rhymes for trample

• Nearby Words

tramlines
tramp
tramper
trample
trampoline
trampolining
trampolinist

Word Origin & Etymology

From Middle English tramplen, a frequentative derivative of tramp ('to tread heavily'), of Low German or Middle Dutch origin.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Trample. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/trample
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