stricken

About 3.48 uses per million words.

Meaning

1. adjective Struck by something.

   The town was stricken by a devastating earthquake that left many buildings in ruins.

2. adjective Disabled or incapacitated by something. Having its name removed from a country's naval register, e.g. the United States Naval Vessel Register.
3. adjective Having its name removed from a country's naval register, e.g. the United States Naval Vessel Register.
4. verb past participle of strike

Similar words

afflicted sick ill affected smitten laid low distress tormented distressed troubled

Often followed by

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