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Downtrodden

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈdaʊnˌtɹɒdən/ · Part of speech adjective

Quick meaning: Downtrodden is an adjective meaning (figuratively) Oppressed, persecuted or subjugated.

Meaning

(figuratively) Oppressed, persecuted or subjugated.

More Meanings

  1. Trodden down.
  2. past participle of downtread
  3. past participle of downtrod

Example Sentences

a patch of downtrodden soil

Synonyms for downtrodden

Depending on context, synonyms include undertrodden, wronged, oppressed, persecuted.

undertroddenwrongedoppressedpersecuted

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include oppressed, persecuted, wronged, repressed, undertrodden, defeated.

oppressedpersecutedwrongedrepressedundertroddendefeatedunderdowncastabasedsubduedsubjugatedebaseddisprizedshatteredscornedguttedbrokenworsteddisprised

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