downtrod

/ˈdaʊntɹɒd/

Definitions

1. verb

to tread down or trample something

“The heavy machinery downtrod the crops, causing significant damage.”

2. verb

to press or force something down

“The strong winds downtrod the tent, causing it to collapse.”

3. noun

a person who treads down or tramples something

“The downtrod animal caused significant damage to the farmer’s fields.”

Synonyms

  • press
  • trample
  • tread

Antonyms

  • elevate
  • uplift