priest-ridden

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Adjective priest-ridden has 1 sense

priest-ridden - ruled by or oppressed by a priest
Antonym: uncontrolled (indirect, via controlled)

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Priest-ridden

Part of Speech: Adjective

Description: Dominated or excessively influenced by priests or religious authorities.

Example Sentence: The small village was priest-ridden, with the local clergy having great power and control over the lives of the residents.

Part of Speech: Verb

Description: Past participle of "priest-ride". To dominate, control, or manipulate someone, especially by religious authority.

Example Sentence: The church leaders priest-ridden the poor villagers, imposing strict rules and extracting heavy offerings from them.