downtread

English

Etymology

From Middle English dountreden, equivalent to down- +‎ tread.

Pronunciation

Verb

downtread (third-person singular simple present downtreads, present participle downtreading, simple past downtrod, past participle downtrodden)

  1. (transitive) To oppress, persecute, or subjugate.

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