Synonyms for

Ridden

Verb / ˈrɪdʌn / Another word for ridden — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Past participle of ride. To have been carried or traveled on something, such as a horse, bike, or car.

Synonyms & similar words

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Synonyms by register

Formal

controlled dominated governed influenced

Informal

bossed around controlled managed handled

Literary

bestrode mounted

Antonyms

free uncontrolled independent unchallenged unburdened unhindered

Common collocations

  • ridden hard
  • ridden roughshod
  • ridden with guilt
  • ridden by fear
  • ridden by debt
  • ridden with anxiety
  • ridden into battle

Word family

verb ride

Usage note

Often used in the past participle form to describe being overcome or controlled by something, such as 'ridden with guilt' or 'ridden by disease'. Can also refer to the act of riding an animal.

Example sentences

  1. I have ridden a horse before.
  2. She had ridden her bike to school yesterday.
  3. He had ridden his motorcycle across the country.
  4. They had ridden in a car for hours.
  5. We had ridden on a roller coaster at the amusement park.

Quotes

  • I have ridden the highest wave of hope.
  • I have ridden the mighty moonworm.
  • I have ridden the tempestuous waves of the ocean.

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