trampling
/ˈtræmplɪŋ/
adjective
- That tramples; crushing or heavy-footed.
- We could hear the trampling footsteps of the giant.
- The trampling herd of buffalo crossed the plain.
- The trampling crowd surged forward.
Synonyms
noun
- The act of stepping heavily on something, often causing damage.
- Police warned against trampling during the evacuation.
- The trampling of the delicate plants ruined the garden.
- The trampling of the crops by the cattle was a disaster for the farmer.