stricken Synonyms
Another word for stricken
• adjective (Context 1)
Seriously affected or overwhelmed by an undesirable condition, such as disease, misfortune, or an intense painful emotion.
"Emergency relief supplies were dispatched immediately to the drought-afflicted region."
• verb (Context 2)
To afflict, overwhelm, or suddenly affect with an illness, misfortune, or strong emotion (used as a past participle of strike).
"Nearly half of the expedition members were afflicted with malaria during the rainy season."
• verb (Context 3)
To delete, expunge, or remove something from an official record, list, or legal proceeding (used as a past participle of strike).
"The judge ordered that the witness's speculative remarks be expunged from the court transcript."
• adjective (Context 4)
Showing signs of extreme distress, shock, guilt, or anguish in one's facial expression or demeanor.
"She looked at him with a anguished expression after realizing her mistake."
Opposites of stricken
The opposite of stricken shifts depending on context. Common opposites include: