Pronunciation: /ˈstrɪkən/
verb past participle of strike, meaning to hit or deal a blow to
A1 The cat was stricken with fear when it saw the big dog.
A2 She was stricken with grief when she heard the news of her friend's passing.
B1 The town was stricken by a terrible storm, causing widespread damage.
B2 The company was stricken by a series of financial setbacks, leading to layoffs.
C1 The country was stricken by a devastating earthquake, requiring international aid.
C2 The community was stricken by a tragic event, but came together to support each other.
adjective affected by something overwhelming or painful
A1 The stricken child was comforted by their mother.
A2 The village was stricken by a terrible drought.
B1 The family was stricken with grief after the loss of their beloved pet.
B2 The community came together to support the stricken families affected by the natural disaster.
C1 The stricken city had to rebuild after the devastating earthquake.
C2 The stricken nation received aid from international organizations to help with the crisis.
formal The town was stricken by a severe drought, causing widespread crop failure.
informal She was stricken with grief after the loss of her beloved pet.
slang I heard he got stricken with a bad case of food poisoning after eating at that sketchy restaurant.
figurative The team was stricken by a devastating defeat, but they vowed to come back stronger next season.
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