1. to step heavily on something, crushing or damaging it
2. to treat someone or something with disrespect or contempt
Usage: figurative

1. the sound or act of trampling

Examples

• The crowd began to trample the flowers in the garden.
• Be careful not to trample on the seedlings.
• The protesters accused the government of trampling on their rights.
• The elephant would trample anything in its path.
• We could hear the trample of horses approaching.
• Don’t trample the wet cement with your boots.
• The new law tramples basic freedoms.