Synonyms of trodden

trodden

verb

variants or trod

past participle of tread

as in walked

to go on foot

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• walked
• stepped
• strolled
• hiked
• promenaded
• padded
• traipsed
• wandered
• marched
• footed (it)
• trampled
• ambulated
• legged (it)
• tiptoed
• hoofed (it)
• trooped
• trekked
• paraded
• tramped
• stomped
• ambled
• sauntered
• paced
• trudged
• clumped
• pranced
• stepped out
• stalked
• hobbled
• moseyed
• stridden
• tapped
• minced
• shambled
• rambled
• lurched
• trotted
• stumped
• waddled
• toddled
• limped
• sashayed
• scuffed
• plodded
• perambulated
• faltered
• strutted
• shuffled
• swaggered
• staggered
• tromped
• stumbled
• power walked
• tripped
• gimped
• peregrinated
• lumbered
• footslogged
• pounded
• bounced
• pussyfooted
• nipped

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of trodden

Arrow’s path has been trodden by others across both rugby codes. — Michael Bailey, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026

Seafaring Ligurians, Roman imperialists, Genoese shipbuilders, and aristocratic health seekers had all trodden its sands before. — Nick Scott, Robb Report, 17 May 2026

That’s not a path many startups have trodden before. — Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 19 Mar. 2026

However, dozens of Iranian athletes have trodden a similar path in recent years, and their testimony sheds light on the excruciating life choices that can be suddenly thrust upon them. — Don Riddell, CNN Money, 12 Mar. 2026