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Meaning of the word stomp in English

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stomp

US /stɑːmp/
UK /stɑːmp/
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Verb

1.

to tread heavily and noisily, typically in order to express anger

Example:
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He began to stomp his feet in frustration.
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She stomped out of the room, slamming the door behind her.
Synonym:
trampclompthumptrudgemarch
2.

to put an end to something by force

Example:
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The government vowed to stomp out corruption.
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They managed to stomp out the small fire before it spread.
Synonym:
crushquashsuppressextinguisheradicate

Noun

1.

a heavy, noisy step

Example:
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We heard the heavy stomp of boots coming down the hall.
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With a final angry stomp, she left the room.
Synonym:
thumpclomptramptread
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