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strick·en
 stricken
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- pronunciation:
- strI
k
 n
- parts of speech:
- verb, adjective
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective)
| part of speech: |
verb |
| definition: |
a past participle of strike.
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| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition 1: |
injured, afflicted, or overwhelmed, as by wounds, illness, grief, or disaster (often used in combination).
those stricken by the plaguethe flood-stricken city |
| definition 2: |
showing the effects of injury, disaster, or the like.
an economy stricken by wara stricken, pleading expression |
| related words: |
broken-hearted, sick |
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| derivation: |
strickenly (adv.) |
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