trampling Meaning & Definition
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What Does Trampling Mean?
Trampling is a verb that means present participle and gerund of trample. As a noun, it means The act of trampling someone or something, an instance of trampling. As a noun, it means The act of something that tramples.
Word Facts for Trampling
| Part of speech | verb, noun |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | moving, trample and tramping |
| Plural | tramplings |
Trampling Definition (Verb)
- present participle and gerund of trample
Trampling as a Noun
- The act of trampling someone or something, an instance of trampling.
Verb
- To crush something by walking on it.
to trample grass or flowers
- (by extension) To treat someone harshly.
- To walk heavily and destructively.
- (by extension) To cause emotional injury as if by trampling.
Noun
- The act of something that tramples.
Synonyms of Trampling
Trampling synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Trampling
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Trampling in a Sentence
to trample grass or flowers
Word Forms & Grammar
trampling
trampling (countable and uncountable, plural tramplings)
Words That Rhyme With Trampling
Trampling: Your Questions Answered
Is trampling a verb or a noun?
Trampling is mainly used as a verb, but it can also be used as a noun.
What is another word for trampling?
Close synonyms of trampling are moving, trample and tramping. See the full list of trampling synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of trampling?
The plural of trampling is tramplings.