riddled Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. verb pierce with many holes
   riddle.
   
   • The bullets riddled his body
2. verb set a difficult problem or riddle
   riddle.
   
   • riddle me a riddle
3. verb separate with a riddle, as grain from chaff
   riddle; screen.
   
4. verb spread or diffuse through
   riddle; permeate; interpenetrate; pervade; penetrate; diffuse; imbue.
   
   • An atmosphere of distrust has permeated this administration
   • music penetrated the entire building
   • His campaign was riddled with accusations and personal attacks
5. verb speak in riddles
   riddle.
   
6. verb explain a riddle
   riddle.
   
7. adjective satellite (often followed by `with') damaged throughout by numerous perforations or holes
   
   • a sweater riddled with moth holes
   • cliffs riddled with caves
   • the bullet-riddled target
8. adjective satellite spread throughout
   
   • cities riddled with corruption

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