downtrodden
adjective/ˈdaʊnˌtrɑdən/
Frequency rank: #17,556 most common English word
Meaning
oppressed or treated badly by those with power.
Example sentence
The organization works hard to protect the rights of downtrodden workers in dangerous conditions.
Synonyms & related words
- oppressed
- exploited
- mistreated
- persecuted
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