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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 ofplay

  Familiarity information: PUT-UPON used as an adjective is very rare.


 Dictionary entry details 


PUT-UPON (adjective)


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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