riddled

(verb) pierce with many holes. Synonyms: riddle. Example: "The bullets riddled his body."

(verb) set a difficult problem or riddle. Synonyms: riddle. Example: "Riddle me a riddle."

(verb) separate with a riddle, as grain from chaff. Synonyms: riddle, screen.

(verb) spread or diffuse through. Synonyms: permeate, pervade, penetrate, interpenetrate, diffuse, imbue, riddle. Examples: "An atmosphere of distrust has permeated this administration." "Music penetrated the entire building." "His campaign was riddled with accusations and personal attacks."

(verb) speak in riddles. Synonyms: riddle.

(verb) explain a riddle. Synonyms: riddle.

(adj) (often followed by `with') damaged throughout by numerous perforations or holes. Examples: "A sweater riddled with moth holes." "Cliffs riddled with caves." "The bullet-riddled target."

(adj) spread throughout. Example: "Cities riddled with corruption."