Trampling — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb /ˈtram-pəl/ tram·ple

Meaning & Definition of Trampling

Trampling (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

Trampling (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: champing, stamping, stomping, tramping, tromping
    related: overriding, running down, running over, stepping (on), mashing, pulping, smashing, squashing, squelching, booting, hoofing, kicking

Related Entry: Trample (verb)

Trample is a different word from Trampling. The synonyms below are for trample, not for trampling.

  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 Trampling

The most common words with a similar meaning to Trampling:

champing, stamping, stomping, tramping, tromping

Related Words for Trampling

overriding, running down, running over, stepping (on), mashing, pulping, smashing, squashing, squelching, booting, hoofing, kicking

Word Forms of Trampling

Inflections: trampled

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

Origin & Etymology of Trampling

Middle English, frequentative of trampen to tramp

First known use: 14th centuryi

Frequently Asked Questions about Trampling

What does "Trampling" mean?

"Trampling" 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 "Trampling"?

Other words for "Trampling" include champing, stamping, stomping, tramping and tromping. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Trampling" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Trampling"?

There are 17 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Trampling". Common alternatives include champing, stamping, stomping, tramping and tromping.

How do you use "Trampling" in a sentence?

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

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

"Trampling" is a verb.

How do you pronounce "Trampling"?

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

What is the origin of the word "Trampling"?

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

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

When "Trampling" (verb) means to tread on heavily so as to crush or injure, synonyms include champing, stamping, stomping, tramping and tromping.