Synonyms for

Tripped

Verb / trɪpt / Another word for tripped — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To stumble or fall, or to cause someone to stumble or fall.

Synonyms & similar words

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Synonyms by register

Formal

stumbled blundered misstepped

Informal

footsore fell over took a tumble

Literary

faltered staggered

Antonyms

walked strode marched advanced proceeded glided

Common collocations

  • tripped and fell
  • tripped over a root
  • tripped on the rug
  • tripped up
  • tripped the light fantastic
  • tripped the wire
  • tripped the alarm

Word family

noun trip
verb trip
adjective tripping

Usage note

As a verb, 'tripped' most commonly refers to losing one's balance and falling. It can also refer to causing someone to stumble or to making a mistake.

Example sentences

  1. He tripped on the sidewalk and scraped his knee.
  2. I almost tripped over the dog's toy.
  3. She tripped and fell while running.
  4. The rock tripped the hiker and he fell down.
  5. He tripped on the stairs and tumbled to the bottom.

Quotes

  • I have tripped over my own feet more than once.
  • The only real stumbling block is fear of failure. In cooking you've got to have a what-the-hell attitude. - Julia Child
  • I'm always tripping over things when I'm dancing.

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