All downtrodden synonyms
down·trod·den
D d adj downtrodden
- afflicted — to distress with mental or bodily pain; trouble greatly or grievously: to be afflicted with arthritis.
- persecuted — to pursue with harassing or oppressive treatment, especially because of religious or political beliefs, ethnic or racial origin, gender identity, or sexual orientation.
- 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.
- underdog — a person who is expected to lose in a contest or conflict.
- underfoot — under the foot or feet; on the ground; underneath or below: The climb was difficult because there were so many rocks underfoot.
- suppressed — to put an end to the activities of (a person, body of persons, etc.): to suppress the Communist and certain left-leaning parties.
- tyrannized — to exercise absolute power or control, especially cruelly or oppressively (often followed by over).
- at one's mercy — compassionate or kindly forbearance shown toward an offender, an enemy, or other person in one's power; compassion, pity, or benevolence: Have mercy on the poor sinner.
- in one's pocket — a shaped piece of fabric attached inside or outside a garment and forming a pouch used especially for carrying small articles.
- abject — You use abject to emphasize that a situation or quality is extremely bad.
- have-not — Usually, have-nots. an individual or group that is without wealth, social position, or other material benefits (contrasted with have).
- helpless — unable to help oneself; weak or dependent: a helpless invalid.
- overcome — to get the better of in a struggle or conflict; conquer; defeat: to overcome the enemy.
- subservient — serving or acting in a subordinate capacity; subordinate.
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.
- defeated — having suffered defeat; beaten
- abused — Simple past tense and past participle of abuse.