Contemptuous and Downtrodden

Contemptuous

Contemptuous adjective - Feeling or showing open dislike for someone or something regarded as undeserving of respect or concern.

Downtrodden and contemptuous are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Downtrodden" instead an adjective "Contemptuous".

Downtrodden

Downtrodden adjective - Suffering grave abuse or injustice at the hands of one in authority.
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Contemptuous and downtrodden are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Contemptuous" instead an adjective "Downtrodden".
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