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- [doun-trod-n]
- /ˈdaʊnˌtrɒd n/
- /ˈdaʊnˌtrɒd.ən/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [doun-trod-n]
- /ˈdaʊnˌtrɒd n/
Definitions of downtrodden word
- adjective downtrodden tyrannized over; oppressed: the downtrodden plebeians of ancient Rome. 2
- adjective downtrodden trampled upon. 1
- noun downtrodden Oppressed or treated badly by people in power. 1
- adjective downtrodden oppressed 1
- adjective downtrodden flattened underfoot 1
- adjective downtrodden People who are downtrodden are treated very badly by people with power, and do not have the ability or the energy to do anything about it. 0
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Origin of downtrodden
First appearance:
before 1560 One of the 32% oldest English words
First recorded in 1560-70; down1 + trodden
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Parts of speech for Downtrodden
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
downtrodden popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 79% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for downtrodden
adj downtrodden
- needy — in a condition of need or want; poverty-stricken; impoverished; extremely poor; destitute.
- oppressed — to burden with cruel or unjust impositions or restraints; subject to a burdensome or harsh exercise of authority or power: a people oppressed by totalitarianism.
- distressed — afflicted with or suffering distress: distress livestock; distress wheat.
- destitute — Someone who is destitute has no money or possessions.
- abject — You use abject to emphasize that a situation or quality is extremely bad.
adjective downtrodden
- browbeaten — intimidated
- broken — Broken is the past participle of break.
- demoralized — dispirited; disheartened
- demoralised — to deprive (a person or persons) of spirit, courage, discipline, etc.; destroy the morale of: The continuous barrage demoralized the infantry.
- beaten — Beaten earth has been pressed down, often by people's feet, until it is hard.
Antonyms for downtrodden
adj downtrodden
- wealthy — having great wealth; rich; affluent: a wealthy person; a wealthy nation.
- respected — a particular, detail, or point (usually preceded by in): to differ in some respect.
- satisfied — content: a satisfied look.
- rich — having wealth or great possessions; abundantly supplied with resources, means, or funds; wealthy: a rich man; a rich nation.
- happy — delighted, pleased, or glad, as over a particular thing: to be happy to see a person.
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