downtrodden
US /ˈdaʊnˌtrɑː.dən/
UK /ˈdaʊnˌtrɑː.dən/
1.
oprimido, pisoteado
oppressed or treated badly by people in power
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The novel tells the story of the downtrodden peasants.
O romance conta a história dos camponeses oprimidos.
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She dedicated her life to helping the downtrodden.
Ela dedicou sua vida a ajudar os oprimidos.