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stomp
stomp /stɒmp $ stɑːmp/ verb [intransitive always + adverb/preposition]
 Date: 1800-1900
 Origin: stamp
to walk with heavy steps or to put your foot down very hard, especially because you are angry
   SYN  stamp:
    Alex stomped angrily out of the meeting.
    stomp on
    Rogers was injured after being stomped on by another player.
     
THESAURUS
    walk to move forward by putting one foot in front of the other: I missed the bus so I decided to walk. | We’ve walked about eight miles today.
    wander to walk without any clear purpose or direction: They wandered around the narrow streets of the old city.
    stride to walk with long steps in a determined, confident, or angry way: A man in a suit came striding purposefully into the hall. | She strode onto the stage and began to address the audience.
    pace to walk first in one direction and then in another many times, especially because you are nervous: Nick was pacing up and down, waiting for the phone to ring.
    march to walk quickly with firm regular steps – used especially about soldiers or someone who is angry: The troops marched past with smart uniform and good discipline. | Sheila marched into the office and demanded an apology.
    wade to walk through deep water: We had to wade across the river.
    stomp to walk putting your feet down very hard, especially because you are angry: She turned and stomped off without looking back.