godan verb (-su), transitive verb
trample down; crush underfoot; kick down
Physically stepping on something with force to knock it over or destroy it. Often used for plants, small structures, or objects.
雑草を踏み倒して道を作った。
We trampled down the weeds to make a path.
He angrily kicked down the fence.
godan verb (-su), transitive verb
avoid paying; jump a bill; bilk; shirk
Figurative use: deliberately not paying a debt, fare, or fee; also used for shirking responsibilities. Strongly negative connotation.
彼は借金を踏み倒して逃げた。
He skipped out on his debt and ran away.
飲食代を踏み倒すなんて最低だ。
Dodging a restaurant bill is the worst.