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Comparative for affected or afflicted by an undesirable condition or emotion
“A rabbit, catching sight of a dog, is generally stricken with panic even if a hundred yards away, and bolts immediately.”
Comparative for incapacitated or suffering from an illness or injury
“On the 11th, however, two children in a protestant family were stricken with the disease almost coincidently.”
Comparative for moved or overwhelmed by an emotion or event
“Some who reluctantly embark on vacations cannot wait to return home, stricken with guilt at the idea of pleasure.”
Comparative for mentally or emotionally traumatized
“All around, we seem stricken by images of fragility and loss.”
Comparative for removed or deleted from a record or document
“We have examined the stricken portion of Dr. Johnson's testimony and must conclude that that portion of his testimony in question is not material and relevant to the basic question involved in this proceeding.”
Comparative for suffering from a particular illness, pain, distress, or disability
Comparative for predisposed to having, or characterized by, bad luck
Comparative for weak or lacking in strength
Comparative for appearing worn or harassed as if one is being pursued
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