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Definition of
put-upon adjective
from the Oxford Advanced American Dictionary
put-upon
adjective
adjective
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treated in an unfair way by someone because they take advantage of your kindness or willingness to do things
his much put-upon wife
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put-upon
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Nearby words
put up
phrasal verb
put-up job
noun
put-upon
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put up to
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put up with
phrasal verb