downtrodden
[/ˌdaʊnˈtrɒd.ən/]
adjective
oprimido, subjugado, pisoteado
1. treated badly by people in power; oppressed and having no power or rights
The downtrodden masses rose up against their oppressors.
As massas oprimidas se levantaram contra seus opressores.
2. worn down or crushed underfoot; damaged by being stepped on
The downtrodden grass showed signs of heavy foot traffic.
A grama pisoteada mostrava sinais de intenso trânsito de pedestres.
3. in a state of being humiliated or treated with contempt
She fought for the rights of the downtrodden and forgotten.
Ela lutou pelos direitos dos humilhados e esquecidos.
In both American and Brazilian contexts, 'downtrodden' is frequently used in social justice discourse, literature, and political speeches. It carries strong connotations of systemic inequality and human rights violations. In Brazil, it's often applied when discussing socioeconomic disparities, racial inequality, and the experiences of marginalized communities in urban centers. The term has historical significance in liberation theology and progressive social movements in Latin America.
NYC Slang
trampled on, kept down, the underdog
Related Idioms & Phrases
the downtrodden masses
rise up from being downtrodden
speak for the downtrodden
give voice to the downtrodden
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