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trampling

/ˈtræmplɪŋ/ verb · British & US
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What does trampling mean?

verb

to walk or tread heavily and carelessly, often causing damage or injury; to crush or flatten something by walking or standing on it.

Example

"The crowd began trampling the flowers in their rush to get to the front of the stage."

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