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tread

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Synonyms of tread

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to go on foot

to protect the fragile environment of the beach dunes, we must tread cautiously and lightly

Synonyms for tread

ambulate,
foot (it),
hoof (it),
leg (it),
pad,
step,
traipse,
walk

Words Related to tread

parade,
promenade

march,
pace,
step out,
stride,
troop

power walk

hike,
peregrinate,
trek

amble,
mosey,
perambulate,
ramble,
saunter,
stroll,
wander

clump,
stomp,
stump,
tramp,
trample,
tromp

footslog,
plod,
trudge

gimp,
hobble,
limp

mince,
prance,
pussyfoot,
tiptoe

bounce,
sashay,
stalk,
strut,
swagger

falter,
lumber,
lurch,
pound,
scuff,
shamble,
shuffle,
stagger,
stumble,
toddle,
waddle

nip,
tap,
trip,
trot

tread

noun

Synonyms of tread (Entry 2 of 2)

as in step, path

Synonyms & Near Synonyms for tread

footmark,
footprint,
footstep,
hoofprint,
path,
print,
pug,
rut,
step

imprint,
trace,
track,
trail

artifact,
evidence,
leavings,
relic,
remain(s),
remainder,
reminder,
remnant,
residual,
residue,
sign,
spoor,
telltale,
token,
vestige

clue,
cue,
hint,
indication,
inkling,
intimation,
lead,
suggestion

scent,
shadow,
whiff

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