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单词 downtrodden
释义

downtrodden

adjective

down·​trod·​den ˈdau̇n-ˈträ-dᵊn How to pronounce downtrodden (audio)
: suffering oppression

Synonyms

  • crushed
  • oppressed
  • persecuted
  • tyrannized
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Example Sentences

They were poor and downtrodden. a war that was supposed to liberate the downtrodden citizens of that nation
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Word History

First Known Use

1597, in the meaning defined above

downtrodden

adjective

as in oppressed
suffering grave abuse or injustice at the hands of one in authority a war that was supposed to liberate the downtrodden citizens of that nation

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • oppressed
  • persecuted
  • crushed
  • tyrannized
  • abused
  • mistreated
  • bullied
  • browbeaten
  • intimidated
  • cowed
  • dispirited
  • maltreated
  • disheartened
  • downcast
  • despairing
  • abject
  • hopeless
  • hectored
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