riddled (HyperDic hyper-dictionary)

English > 2 senses of the word *riddled*:
ADJECTIVE	all	riddled	(often followed by 'with') damaged throughout by numerous perforations or holes / holes
ADJECTIVE	all	riddled	spread throughout

riddled > pronunciation
Sounds	rih'dahld
Rhymes	addled ... wrinkled: 103 rhymes with ahld...

English > *riddled*: 2 senses > adjective 1
Meaning	(often followed by 'with') damaged throughout by numerous perforations or holes / holes.
Examples	"a sweater riddled with moth holes" "cliffs riddled with caves" "the bullet-riddled target"
Broader	damaged	harmed or injured or spoiled

English > *riddled*: 2 senses > adjective 2
Meaning	Spread throughout.
Example	"cities riddled with corruption"
Broader	full	Containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

HyperDic: riddled