Need another word that means the same as “downtrodden”? Find 15 synonyms for “downtrodden” in this overview.
The synonyms of “Downtrodden” are: oppressed, subjugated, subdued, repressed, crushed, burdened, exploited, disadvantaged, underprivileged, victimized, bullied, under the heel, powerless, helpless, prostrate
According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “downtrodden” as an adjective can have the following definitions:
| bullied | Very good. |
| burdened | Bearing a heavy burden of work or difficulties or responsibilities. Tree limbs burdened with ice. |
| crushed | Deformed, pulverized, or forced inwards by compression. Crushed velvet. |
| disadvantaged | (of a person or area) in unfavourable circumstances, especially with regard to financial or social opportunities. Disadvantaged groups such as the unemployed. |
| exploited | (of persons) taken advantage of. |
| helpless | Lacking in or deprived of strength or power. They burst into helpless laughter. |
| oppressed | Subject to harsh and authoritarian treatment. Oppressed by a sense of failure. |
| powerless | Without ability, influence, or power. Troops were powerless to stop last night s shooting. |
| prostrate | Lying stretched out on the ground with one’s face downwards. There was a man praying before an idol lying prostrate. |
| repressed | (of a thought or desire) kept suppressed and unconscious in one’s mind. Repressed rage turned his face scarlet. |
| subdued | Quieted and brought under control. Children were subdued and silent. |
| subjugated | Reduced to submission. Subjugated peoples. |
| under the heel | Lower in rank, power, or authority. |
| underprivileged | Lacking the rights and advantages of other members of society. Needy and underprivileged members of the community. |
| victimized | (of persons) taken advantage of. |
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