What is another word for trampling underfoot?
Pronunciation: [tɹˈamplɪŋ ˌʌndəfˈʊt] (IPA) 
There are many synonyms for the phrase "trampling underfoot." Some examples include stomping on, crushing, flattening, squashing, and treading on. All of these phrases carry a similar connotation of forcefully stepping on something and causing damage or destruction. Other synonyms that convey a more deliberate and intentional action include subjugating, overpowering, and dominating. In some contexts, the phrases "walking over" or "running roughshod over" may also be used. Whatever the particular phrasing, all of these synonyms convey a sense of disregard or disrespect for the object or person being trampled underfoot.
