Noah Webster's Dictionary (a.) Trodden down; trampled down; abused by superior power.

Multi-Version Concordance Downtrodden (2 Occurrences) Psalms 74:21 Don't let the oppressed return ashamed. Let the poor and needy praise your name. (See RSV) Psalms 147:6 The LORD upholdeth the humble; He bringeth the wicked down to the ground. (See RSV)