Tramples — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb /ˈtram-pəl/ tram·ple

Meaning & Definition of Tramples

Tramples (verb)

  1. tramp; especially, to tread heavily so as to bruise, crush, or injure
  2. to inflict injury or destruction especially contemptuously or ruthlessly —usually used with on, over, or upon
  3. to crush, injure, or destroy by or as if by treading

Tramples (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to tread on heavily so as to crush or injure

    "Isabel looked out her window and beheld the neighbor's Labrador retriever trampling her begonias"

    similar: champs, stamps, stomps, tramps, tromps
    related: overrides, runs down, runs over, steps (on), mashes, pulps, smashes, squashes, squelches, boots, hoofs, kicks

Related Entry: Trample (verb)

Trample is a different word from Tramples. The synonyms below are for trample, not for tramples.

  1. to tread on heavily so as to crush or injure

    "Isabel looked out her window and beheld the neighbor's Labrador retriever trampling her begonias"

    similar: champ, stamp, stomp, tramp, tromp
    related: override, run down, run over, step (on), mash, pulp, smash, squash, squelch, boot, hoof, kick

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Tramples

The most common words with a similar meaning to Tramples:

champs, stamps, stomps, tramps, tromps

Related Words for Tramples

overrides, runs down, runs over, steps (on), mashes, pulps, smashes, squashes, squelches, boots, hoofs, kicks

Word Forms of Tramples

Inflections: trampled, trampling

Derived words: trample (noun), trampler (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Tramples

Middle English, frequentative of trampen to tramp

First known use: 14th centuryi

Frequently Asked Questions about Tramples

What does "Tramples" mean?

"Tramples" means tramp; especially, to tread heavily so as to bruise, crush, or injure. As a verb, it is defined as: tramp; especially, to tread heavily so as to bruise, crush, or injure.

What is another word for "Tramples"?

Other words for "Tramples" include champs, stamps, stomps, tramps and tromps. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Tramples" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Tramples"?

There are 17 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Tramples". Common alternatives include champs, stamps, stomps, tramps and tromps.

How do you use "Tramples" in a sentence?

Examples of "Tramples" in a sentence: "Isabel looked out her window and beheld the neighbor's Labrador retriever trampling her begonias".

Is "Tramples" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Tramples" is a verb.

How do you pronounce "Tramples"?

"Tramples" is pronounced /ˈtram-pəl/ and divided into syllables as tram·ple.

What is the origin of the word "Tramples"?

"Tramples" comes from Middle English, frequentative of trampen to tramp. First known use: 14th centuryi.

What is another word for "Tramples" meaning "to tread on heavily so as to crush or injure"?

When "Tramples" (verb) means to tread on heavily so as to crush or injure, synonyms include champs, stamps, stomps, tramps and tromps.