stricken
word · lemma: strike
Definition
Describes someone or something badly affected by trouble, illness, or disaster. It often suggests strong suffering or damage.
Usage & Nuances
Usually used in formal or literary settings. Common collocations: 'drought-stricken', 'grief-stricken', 'poverty-stricken'. Rarely used for small problems; implies severe impact.
Spanish: afligido - afectado (por desastre) - heridoPortuguese (BR): atingido - abalado - afligidoPortuguese (PT): atingido - abalado - afligidoChinese (Simplified): 受灾的 - 痛苦的Chinese (Traditional): 受災的 - 痛苦的Hindi: पीड़ित - ग्रस्तArabic: منكوب - متضررBengali: আক্রান্ত - ক্ষতিগ্রস্তRussian: поражённый - пострадавшийJapanese: 襲われた - 苦しんでいるVietnamese: chịu ảnh hưởng nặng nề - bị tàn pháKorean: 시달리는 - 고통받는Turkish: etkilenmiş - mağdurUrdu: متاثر - مبتلاIndonesian: terkena - dilanda
Example Sentences
After hearing the news, he looked completely stricken.
natural
Many regions remain stricken by drought.
natural
She was stricken silent by the shocking news.
natural
The village was stricken by a severe flood.
basic
She was stricken with a sudden illness.
basic
The country is stricken by poverty.
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