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riddled

/ˈɹɪdəld/ adjective C1
  1. Damaged throughout by holes. (figuratively)
  2. Taking a noun complement construed with the preposition with. · The minister claimed that the old benefits system was riddled with abuse and fraud.
  3. Taking a noun complement that precedes the adjective, forming a compound. · a hole-riddled sweater
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