ridden

[ˈrɪdən]

ridden Definition

• 1. past participle of 'ride'
• 2. full of or dominated by something unpleasant

Using ridden: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "ridden" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The horse had been ridden hard.

• Example

  The country was ridden with corruption.

• Example

  The town was ridden by a gang of criminals.

ridden Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for ridden

• controlled
• governed
• dominated
• influenced

Antonyms for ridden

• free
• unencumbered

Phrases with ridden

• ridden with guilt

  feeling guilty about something

  Example

  He was ridden with guilt after he lied to his parents.

• ridden with anxiety

  feeling anxious or worried about something

  Example

  She was ridden with anxiety before her big presentation.

• ridden with debt

  having a lot of debt

  Example

  The company was ridden with debt and had to file for bankruptcy.

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Summary: ridden in Brief

The term 'ridden' [ˈrɪdən] is the past participle of 'ride', which means to sit on and control the movement of an animal or vehicle. It can also mean full of or dominated by something unpleasant, as in 'The country was ridden with corruption.' Other phrases include 'ridden with guilt,' 'ridden with anxiety,' and 'ridden with debt.'