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PUT-UPON
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Dictionary entry overview: What does put-upon mean?
• PUT-UPON (adjective)
The adjective PUT-UPON has 1 sense:
1. (of persons) taken advantage of
Familiarity information: PUT-UPON used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
(of persons) taken advantage of
Synonyms:
exploited; ill-used; put-upon; used; victimised; victimized
Context example:
after going out of his way to help his friend get the job he felt not appreciated but used
Similar:
misused (used incorrectly or carelessly or for an improper purpose)
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