Stricken Definition & Meaning
stricken
- adjective
- grievously affected especially by disease
- (used in combination) affected by something overwhelming; "conscience-smitten"; "awe-struck"
- put out of action (by illness)
"Stricken" in song lyrics
See how stricken is used in real songs:
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"Another victim's stricken"
— Atoms All Stars -
"The rhymes that I've written, the spines that I've stricken"
Tha Beggas — Appleseeds -
"One who speaks with the mind that's been stricken."
Buddha Monk — The Prophecy
Words that rhyme with stricken
Usage tips for "stricken"
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Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does stricken mean?
- grievously affected especially by disease (used in combination) affected by something overwhelming; "conscience-smitten"; "awe-struck" put out of action (by illness)
- What part of speech is stricken?
- Stricken is an adjective.
- How many definitions does stricken have?
- Stricken has 3 definitions across 1 part of speech (adjective).