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Tread Down

Part of Speech: Phrasal Verb

Definition: To press or crush something down by walking on it.

Example Sentences:

1. Be careful not to tread down the flowers in the garden.
2. The heavy boots treaded down the fresh snow.
3. He didn't notice the sign and accidentally trod down the wet paint.

Part of Speech: Verb

Sense 1: To suppress or oppress forcefully.

Example Sentences:

1. The dictator treaded down any opposition to maintain control.
2. They tried to tread down the rebellion with brute force.
3. She refused to let anyone tread her dreams down.

Sense 2: To trample or stomp on someone.

Example Sentence:

1. The bullies cruelly treaded down on the defenseless boy.

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense 1: The act of pressing or crushing something down by walking on it.

Example Sentence:

1. The tread down of the path was evidence of heavy foot traffic.

Part of Speech: Adjective (Popular)

Definition: Describing something that has been made flat or compressed by being treaded down.

Example Sentence:

1. The grass was tread down, indicating a well-worn path.

Part of Speech: Adjective (Local)

Definition: Referring to something that is specific to or commonly known by the local community.

Example Sentence:

1. The festival features many local crafts and tread down traditions.

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