Vocabulary Entry

stricken

|verb • adjective

verb

To hit or attack someone or something forcibly or suddenly.

Example Sentences

"The storm stricken the coastal town, causing widespread damage."

"He was stricken with a sudden illness that left him bedridden."

"The accident stricken multiple vehicles on the highway."

adjective

Example Sentences

"The stricken man needed immediate medical attention."

"Stricken by grief, she found it hard to concentrate."

"The stricken community rallied together to rebuild after the disaster."