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What is another word for tread upon?

Pronunciation: [tɹˈɛd əpˌɒn] (IPA)

"Tread upon" means to step on or walk on something. It is a commonly used phrase, but if you want to avoid repetition there are several synonyms you can use. "Step on" is the most straightforward substitute, but "trample", "walk over", "stomp on", and "crush" are all more forceful options. For a slightly more gentle approach, "walk on", "tread over", or "cross over" can work well. "Infringe upon", "violate", and "encroach on" can be used to describe a situation where someone is overstepping their bounds or rights. Finally, "invade", "trespass on", and "intrude on" can be used in a more metaphorical sense to describe someone imposing themselves on a situation or community in an unwelcome way.
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Famous quotes with Tread upon

  • I 've lately had two spiders Crawling upon my startled hopes. Now though thy friendly hand has brush'd 'em from me, Yet still they crawl offensive to my eyes: I would have some kind friend to tread upon 'em.
    Colley Cibber
  • When my mouth shall be filled with dust, and the worm shall feed, and feed sweetly upon me, when the ambitious man shall have no satisfaction if the poorest alive tread upon him, nor the poorest receive any contentment in being made equal to princes, for they shall be equal but in dust.
    John Donne
  • every pebble we tread upon bears the impress of the Almighty's hand, and affords evidence of Creative wisdom
    Gideon Mantell

Related words: tread on, tread on me, tread upon someone, tread on the earth

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