Associations to the word «Downtrodden»

Wiktionary

DOWNTRODDEN, adjective. (figuratively) Oppressed, persecuted or subjugated.
DOWNTRODDEN, adjective. Trodden down.
DOWNTRODDEN, verb. Past participle of downtrod

Dictionary definition

DOWNTRODDEN, adjective. Abused or oppressed by people in power.

Wise words

One merit of poetry few persons will deny: it says more and in fewer words than prose.
Voltaire