1. past tense of stampede; caused animals or people to rush suddenly in a panic
2. past tense of stampede; rushed suddenly in a panic or uncontrolled manner
3. past tense of stampede; pressured someone into hasty action
Usage: informal

Examples

• The loud noise stampeded the cattle across the field.
• Frightened shoppers stampeded toward the exits during the fire alarm.
• The horses stampeded when thunder crashed overhead.
• Panic stampeded the crowd at the concert.
• The protesters stampeded the politician into changing his position.
• Wild buffalo stampeded through the valley.
• Fear stampeded the investors into selling their stocks.