DOWNTROD

Etymology

Verb

downtrod (third-person singular simple present downtrods, present participle downtrodding, simple past downtrod, past participle downtrodden)

oppress, suppress, exploit, persecute, step down on; put down; denigrate, subjugate

Adjective

downtrod (comparative more downtrod, superlative most downtrod)

(archaic or poetic) downtrodden; abused by superior power

Source: Wiktionary


Down"trod`, Down"trod`den, a.

Definition: Trodden down; trampled down; abused by superior power. Shak.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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