trampled; trampling
ˈtram-p(ə-)liŋ 
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
trampling on the rights of others
: to crush, injure, or destroy by or as if by treading
trampled the flowers
trample
noun
Examples of trample in a Sentence
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.
They are trampling on our rights.
They are trampling our rights.
Their most cherished traditions have been trampled.
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Harrington, his caddy, and fellow golfers Cink and Justin Leonard trampled through thickets beyond the green like a trio of senior-aged Goonies, Harrington peering helplessly into reeds and bushes before re-teeing and accepting a penalty stroke for a lost ball.
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Luca Evans, Denver Post, 26 June 2025
The conduct of police units mounted on horseback during the protests has also faced scrutiny after video footage showed people being trampled and hit with batons.
—Libor Jany, Los Angeles Times, 24 June 2025
The White House has aggressively expanded the executive branch’s power by trampling on Congress’s authority, refusing to comply with court orders, and calling into question the independence of vital institutions such as the Federal Reserve.
—Kori Schake, Foreign Affairs, 24 June 2025
Kansas City vows to be better after Super Bowl trampling
The Chiefs could have three new O-line starters, including first-round pick Josh Simmons as Patrick Mahomes' new blindside protector.
—Zak Keefer, New York Times, 20 June 2025
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Luca Evans, Denver Post, 26 June 2025
The conduct of police units mounted on horseback during the protests has also faced scrutiny after video footage showed people being trampled and hit with batons.
—Libor Jany, Los Angeles Times, 24 June 2025
The White House has aggressively expanded the executive branch’s power by trampling on Congress’s authority, refusing to comply with court orders, and calling into question the independence of vital institutions such as the Federal Reserve.
—Kori Schake, Foreign Affairs, 24 June 2025
Kansas City vows to be better after Super Bowl trampling
The Chiefs could have three new O-line starters, including first-round pick Josh Simmons as Patrick Mahomes' new blindside protector.
—Zak Keefer, New York Times, 20 June 2025
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“Trample.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/trample. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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trample
verb
tram·ple
ˈtram-pəl
trampled; trampling
-p(ə-)liŋ
1
a
: to tramp or tread heavily so as to bruise, crush, or injure
cattle trampled on the young wheat
b
: to crush, injure, or destroy by or as if by treading
trampled the flowers
2
: to injure or harm by ruthless or heartless treatment
trampling on the right of others
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