tram·ple 
/ˈtræmpəl/ verb
tram·ples; tram·pled; tram·pling /ˈtræmpəl/ verb 1 : to cause damage or pain by walking or stepping heavily on something or someone [no obj] ▪ The workmen trampled on my flower bed. [+ obj] ▪ Her glasses were trampled underfoot by the crowd. ▪ Many people were trampled to death trying to escape the burning building. 2 : to treat other people's rights, wishes, or feelings as if they are worthless or not important [no obj] ▪ They are trampling on our rights. [+ obj] ▪ They are trampling our rights. ▪ Their most cherished traditions have been trampled.
