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Meaning of downtrod | Babel Free

Verb CEFR B2

Definitions

to oppress, suppress, exploit, persecute, step down on; put down; denigrate, subjugate

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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.

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