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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.