-ridden

See also: ridden

English

Etymology

Back-formation from bedridden.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈɹɪdən/, [ˈɹɪdn̩]

Suffix

-ridden

1. Figuratively construed as “repeatedly/perennially affected by” or “unable to escape from”.

   ‎crime + ‎-ridden → ‎crime-ridden

   ‎bug + ‎-ridden → ‎bug-ridden

Synonyms

• lousy with
• riddled with, -riddled

Derived terms

English terms suffixed with -ridden

Anagrams

• Reddin, nidder, rinded