Question

Every instinct in him revolted at the thought that Paris should be trodden under foot once more by the conqueror.

Based on the context, what does the word trodden most likely mean?

A.
viewed

B.
approached

C.
divided

D.
crushed

Answer 1

In the context of the sentence, the word "trodden" most likely means "crushed." The phrase suggests a sense of oppression or domination by a conqueror, which aligns with the idea of being crushed underfoot. Therefore, the correct answer is:

D. crushed