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riddled Definition and Meaning in English (riddled definition)

adjective
Synonyms:plaguedafflictedpermeated
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Riddled definition: Having many holes, often caused by bullets or other projectiles, making it resemble a sieve.

Definitions of Riddled

  1. 1adjective

    Having many holes, often caused by bullets or other projectiles, making it resemble a sieve.

  2. 2adjective

    Filled or permeated throughout with something undesirable, such as problems, errors, or disease.

Example Sentences

casual

“The old wooden beam was riddled with termites.”

formal

“His argument was riddled with logical fallacies.”

casual

“The car's body was riddled with bullet holes after the attack.”

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Inflected Word Forms

present participleriddling
nounriddle
pluralriddles

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

riddled withcollocation

To be full of or permeated by something, often something undesirable.

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Riddled definition: Having many holes, often caused by bullets or other projectiles, making it resemble a sieve.
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'Riddled' translates to 'riddled' in English. Riddled definition: Having many holes, often caused by bullets or other projectiles, making it resemble a sieve.
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