trample
//ˈtræm.pəl//
Verb
trampleInfinitive
tramplePresent tense
trampledPast tense
trampledPast participle
tramplingPresent participle
tramplesThird-person singular
1
To step heavily on something or someone, crushing or damaging it with one's feet.
The children trampled the flowers in the garden.
2
To treat someone or something with contempt or disregard; to violate or disrespect.
The new policy tramples on the rights of workers.
Noun
1
The act or sound of trampling.
We heard the trample of horses' hooves in the distance.