Synonyms for

Stricken

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

Definition

affected by something overwhelming, such as a disease or a negative emotion

Synonyms & similar words

laidlow afflicted struck smitten afflicted devastated hit impacted infected injured overcome ruined suffering victimized wounded distressed damaged beaten hurt crushed tormented burdened troubled pained

Synonyms by register

Formal

afflicted overcome devastated overwhelmed

Informal

hit wrecked shattered gutted

Literary

smitten wounded assailed

Antonyms

unaffected unharmed uninjured well healthy fortunate lucky

Common collocations

  • stricken with grief
  • stricken by illness
  • stricken with fear
  • stricken with disease
  • stricken with panic
  • stricken by poverty
  • stricken with remorse

Word family

noun strike
verb strike
adjective stricken
adverb strikingly

Usage note

Often used in the past participle form 'stricken' to describe someone deeply affected by emotion, illness, or misfortune. It implies a profound and often sudden impact.

Example sentences

  1. The stricken animal was rescued and taken to the vet.
  2. The family was stricken with grief after the loss of their loved one.
  3. The stricken building was condemned and deemed unsafe for occupancy.
  4. The town was stricken with a sudden outbreak of the flu.
  5. The stricken ship was in danger of sinking.

Quotes

  • My heart is stricken and withered like grass; I forget to eat my food. - Psalm 102:4
  • We are stricken in years, and our years are few and fleeting. - Unknown
  • When we are stricken and cannot bear our lives any longer, then a tree has something to say to us: Be still! - Hermann Hesse

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