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down·trod·den
 downtrodden
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- pronunciation:
- daUn
tra
d
n
part of speech: |
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definition: |
oppressed by those in positions of power; tyrannized over; crushed.
While those in power enjoyed luxury, the downtrodden masses starved.- synonyms:
- tyrannized
- similar words:
- abject, crushed, helpless, miserable, oppressed, persecuted, powerless, prostrate, wretched
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