virtual slave

Frequency: 5.22.5 per million words

a person treated so badly or with so little freedom that they are a slave in all but name

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Examples (10)

  • She was forced to work as a virtual slave for a rich family.
  • He felt like a virtual slave to his demanding boss, working endless hours with no recognition.
  • After the economic collapse, many people found themselves virtual slaves to debt.
  • The novel depicts a society where citizens are treated as virtual slaves by the ruling elite.
  • She escaped a life of virtual slavery by leaving her abusive partner.
  • He complained that his new job turned him into a virtual slave, with no personal time.
  • The character in the film lived as a virtual slave, completely controlled by her captors.
  • Many artists struggle to make a living, often working as virtual slaves to the market.
  • The constant pressure to perform made him feel like a virtual slave to his career goals.
  • She refused to be a virtual slave any longer and decided to fight for her freedom.