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downtrodden

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downtrodden /ˈdaʊnˈtrɑːdn̩/ adjective
downtrodden
/ˈdaʊnˈtrɑːdn̩/
adjective
Britannica Dictionary definition of DOWNTRODDEN
somewhat formal
: without hope because of being treated badly by powerful people, governments, etc.

the downtrodden

: downtrodden people