tramples; trampled; trampling
1
: to cause damage or pain by walking or stepping heavily on something or someone
The workmen trampled on my flower bed.
Her glasses were trampled underfoot by the crowd.
Many people were trampled to death trying to escape the burning building.
2
: to treat other people's rights, wishes, or feelings as if they are worthless or not important
They are trampling on our rights.
They are trampling our rights.
Their most cherished traditions have been trampled.
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“Trample.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/trample. Accessed 15 Apr. 2026.
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