Meaning of downtrod | Babel Free
Definitions
to oppress, suppress, exploit, persecute, step down on; put down; denigrate, subjugate
US
Examples
“And I don't know⟳ of any manufacturer or any industry that wants to downtrod the farmer.”
“I've heard wicked rumors that FAA and wives try⟳ to downtrod small aircraft pilots.”
“And having an entire group of people constantly waiting in the wings to downtrod even the slightest POSITIVE moves does not help⟳ matters.”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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