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ridden

[rid-n] / ˈrɪd n /

VERB

carry or be carried

Synonyms

STRONGEST

cruise drift drive float go go with guide move sit travel

STRONG

control curb direct handle hitchhike journey manage motor post progress restrain roll tour

WEAK

be supported hitch a ride sit on thumb a ride tool around

Antonyms

STRONGEST

discourage dissuade remain stay stop

STRONG

mismanage neglect

WEAK

free release

VERB

dominate, oppress

Synonyms

STRONG

afflict annoy badger bait berate disparage domineer enslave grip harass harry haunt hector hound override persecute rate reproach revile scold torment torture tyrannize upbraid

WEAK

be arbitrary be autocratic

Antonyms

STRONG

aid approve assist comfort commend compliment flatter help let go make happy please praise soothe support

WEAK

free release

Example Sentences

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Ridden by Armando Ayuso for trainer Leonard Powell, Surfin’ U.S.A. returned $14.60 for her second straight victory.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 7, 2026

Ridden with grief, she walks behind the row of men who have put their differences aside to carry Tony's body to put to rest.

From Salon • Nov. 28, 2023

Ridden by Kent Desormeaux, Fusaichi Pegasus won the Derby by 1 1/2 lengths over Aptitude.

From Washington Times • May 25, 2023

Ridden by Rachael Blackmore, she took the Mares' Hurdle, six months after trainer Henry de Bromhead's 13-year-old son Jack died in a riding accident.

From BBC • Mar. 14, 2023

"Ridden the what?" retorted the Horse with extreme contempt.

From "The Horse and His Boy" by C.S. Lewis