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Downtrodden meaning

  1. Oppressed, persecuted or subjugated.
  2. Trodden down.

Synonyms of Downtrodden

Using Downtrodden

  • The main meaning on this page is: Oppressed, persecuted or subjugated. | Trodden down.
  • Useful related words include: unfortunate.
  • In the example corpus, downtrodden often appears in combinations such as: the downtrodden, and downtrodden, downtrodden and.

Context around Downtrodden

  • Average sentence length in these examples: 28.7 words
  • Position in the sentence: 4 start, 7 middle, 9 end
  • Sentence types: 20 statements, 0 questions, 0 exclamations

Corpus analysis for Downtrodden

  • In this selection, "downtrodden" usually appears near the end of the sentence. The average example has 28.7 words, and this corpus slice is mostly made up of statements.
  • Around the word, gomes, hardscrabble, endearingly, atmosphere, sections and oliver stand out and add context to how "downtrodden" is used.
  • Recognizable usage signals include affording the downtrodden hawks no and against a downtrodden or mismatched. That gives this page its own corpus information beyond isolated example sentences.
  • By corpus frequency, "downtrodden" sits close to words such as accesses, acrimonious and adeyemi, which helps place it inside the broader word index.

Example types with downtrodden

The same corpus examples are grouped by length and sentence type, making it easier to see the contexts in which the word appears:

Al Capone was very popular with the downtrodden. (8 words)

Once those rate cuts occur, it should serve to boost shares in those downtrodden sectors. (15 words)

The award represents the general feelings of the entire Nigerlites and the downtrodden in the society. (16 words)

Chavis pitched a no-hitter Tuesday, doing so not against a downtrodden or mismatched team but in the first round of the North Carolina High School Athletic Association 4A state playoffs, as the Rams beat Richmond 7-1 to advance to Friday’s second round. (45 words)

His defence of the downtrodden is admirable, and I’m sure if by some miracle he were to visit us again he would be appalled to see the elongation and prolongation of his death at the hands of the bakers of this world. (43 words)

At the end of the episode, it is revealed that Jayne was selfish and did do something horrible, which he confesses to in front of all of these downtrodden people whose sole hope in life seemed to be revering him. (40 words)

Example sentences (20)

It's focused on slowing down; on offering stomping riffs through the haze of a downtrodden atmosphere while occasionally bursting into a sprint, trying to outrun whatever's in the darkness behind it.

Last year at the BJP National Executive, the prime minister spelled out the party’s strategy of Muslim outreach, telling leaders to reach out to “the deprived and downtrodden” sections among all communities.

The downtrodden Oliver falls in love with the pretty and exotic Lek, who represents the island, and the initial euphoria it gives ex-pats, making him feel alive again.

The pro-democracy Northern organisation described Mr Jack Rich as a philanthropist, who has offered means of livelihood and brought hope to the less privileged and downtrodden Nigerians across the nooks and crannies of Nigeria.

The show is full of memorable characters: Cinderella – “Ella” (Justine Gomes) – downtrodden, but idealistic, hopeful, and courageous, and Prince Topher (Hudsen LeRoy), brave and heroic, though somewhat misguided.

Chavis pitched a no-hitter Tuesday, doing so not against a downtrodden or mismatched team but in the first round of the North Carolina High School Athletic Association 4A state playoffs, as the Rams beat Richmond 7-1 to advance to Friday’s second round.

Maintaining the rule of law, pursuing justice, and defending the rights and lives of all people—especially the long-oppressed and downtrodden Indigenous Peoples—must be our continued priorities.

Once those rate cuts occur, it should serve to boost shares in those downtrodden sectors.

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Otherwise, they become propaganda material meant to promote political ambitions that end up in books for the children of the very poor, the much disadvantaged, and the always downtrodden.

Peter Dinklage stars as downtrodden janitor Winston Gooze who, after falling into a vat of toxic waste, becomes none other than The Toxic Avenger.

Somebody call the “Boys in the Boat,” the hardscrabble, downtrodden characters in the famous book made into a movie.

The award represents the general feelings of the entire Nigerlites and the downtrodden in the society.

The dynamite cast also includes Lolly Adefope () as Anita, Isaac Cole Powell (American Horror Story), and the delightful Jessica Hynes (), who nails endearingly downtrodden as Eric’s long-suffering script-supervisor Steph.

Al Capone was very popular with the downtrodden.

At the end of the episode, it is revealed that Jayne was selfish and did do something horrible, which he confesses to in front of all of these downtrodden people whose sole hope in life seemed to be revering him.

Down a rotation, the Bulldogs showed no ill effects from McLean's absence, affording the downtrodden Hawks no mercy, particularly during a dominant first half.

From all the events of season 2, down to each classmate's individual setbacks during exams or in their personal life; Assassination Classroom strives to empower those helpless and downtrodden to keep pushing forward.

He as well commended the management in health sector for their proactiveness in quality health care delivery to the downtrodden masses in the State.

His defence of the downtrodden is admirable, and I’m sure if by some miracle he were to visit us again he would be appalled to see the elongation and prolongation of his death at the hands of the bakers of this world.

If he is savvy and shrewd, the token writer understands that if he wants to publish, his characters first and foremost must be downtrodden victims, as victimization is the hallmark of the DTS.

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Common combinations with downtrodden

These word pairs occur most frequently in English texts:

Frequently asked questions

How do you use "downtrodden" in a sentence?
An example: "It's focused on slowing down; on offering stomping riffs through the haze of a downtrodden atmosphere while occasionally bursting into a sprint, trying to outrun whatever's in the darkness behind it." This page contains 10+ example sentences with the word "downtrodden" from authentic English texts.
What does "downtrodden" mean?
Downtrodden means: Oppressed, persecuted or subjugated.
What are synonyms of "downtrodden"?
Common synonyms of "downtrodden" include: unfortunate.
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