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Riddled

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adj. Damaged throughout by holes.

adj. Having (something) spread throughout, as if by an infestation.

v. Simple past tense and past participle of riddle.

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adj. spread throughout

adj. (often followed by `with') damaged throughout by numerous perforations or holes

Word Usage

"That finding suggests loneliness might be triggering dementia through a novel mechanism — one that doesn't lead to a brain riddled with deposits, Wilson says."

Verb Form

riddled riddles riddling

Hypernym

Words that are more generic or abstract

communicate intercommunicate puzzle vex beat

Cross Reference

secret riddle canon a riddle of claret

Form

riddled riddling riddler a riddle wrapped up in an enigma riddle stick

Synonym

Words with the same meaning

enigma explain solve unriddle sieve

Rhyme

Words with the same terminal sound

Biddle Piddle fiddle kiddle middle

Same Context

Words that are found in similar contexts

enigma dilemma puzzle paradox mystery