-ridden

See also: ridden

English

Etymology

Back-formation from bedridden.

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /ˈɹɪdn̩/

Suffix

-ridden

Figuratively construed as "repeatedly subject to" or "unable to escape from" (example: hagridden, bedridden.)

Synonyms

Derived terms

English terms suffixed with -ridden

Anagrams

Reddin, nidder, rinded

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