the downtrodden
noun
: people who are without hope because of being treated badly by powerful people, governments, etc.
He showed compassion for the downtrodden.
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At ages 80 and 87 respectively, Sisters Ann Kendrick and Gail Grimes are still taking to the streets to protest injustice and rolling up their sleeves to minister to the downtrodden.
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Scott Maxwell, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 July 2025
Pope Francis, who died of a stroke and heart failure on Monday, left a legacy as a voice for immigrants and the downtrodden.
—Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 22 Apr. 2025
With a 6-1 annihilation of the downtrodden Chicago White Sox on Tuesday night, the Dodgers extended their advantage in the National League West to eight games.
—Dylan Hernández, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2025
But instead of having a swath of fabric across its midsection, the sheep in the Brooks Brothers x Prince collaboration graphic is pictured holding a racquet and tennis ball, getting ready to serve, and looks much happier than the downtrodden lamb in the original logo waiting to be sheared.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 2 July 2025
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Scott Maxwell, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 July 2025
Pope Francis, who died of a stroke and heart failure on Monday, left a legacy as a voice for immigrants and the downtrodden.
—Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 22 Apr. 2025
With a 6-1 annihilation of the downtrodden Chicago White Sox on Tuesday night, the Dodgers extended their advantage in the National League West to eight games.
—Dylan Hernández, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2025
But instead of having a swath of fabric across its midsection, the sheep in the Brooks Brothers x Prince collaboration graphic is pictured holding a racquet and tennis ball, getting ready to serve, and looks much happier than the downtrodden lamb in the original logo waiting to be sheared.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 2 July 2025
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“The downtrodden.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20downtrodden. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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