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Stampeding - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

stampeding

/stæmˈpidɪŋ/ /stæmˈpiːdɪŋ/

Definition:

A sudden, panicked rush of a group, often animals or people, in the same direction.

Synonyms:

charging, bolting, fleeing, rushing

Part of Speech:

noun, verb (present participle)

Antonyms:

walking calmly, dispersing slowly

Common Collocations:

stampeding crowd, stampeding cattle, prevent stampeding

Derivatives:

stampede, stampeder

Usage Tips:

Use "stampeding" to describe uncontrolled group movement; often implies panic or chaos.

Common Phrases:

like a stampede, fear of stampeding, stop the stampede

Etymology:

Derived from Spanish "estampida," meaning an uproar or crash, influenced by "stamp," an old word for trampling.

Examples:

  • 1. The horses started stampeding when they heard the loud noise.
  • 2. Tourists were injured in the stampeding crowd during the festival.
  • 3. The firefighters worked to control the stampeding cattle on the road.
  • 4. A sudden gunshot sent the herd stampeding across the field.

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