sicken

[ˈsɪkən]

sicken Definition

  • 1to make someone feel ill or disgusted
  • 2to become ill or disgusted

Using sicken: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "sicken" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The smell of the garbage made me sick.

  • Example

    The thought of eating raw meat sickens me.

  • Example

    The news of the tragedy sickened the entire nation.

  • Example

    She was so sickened by the violence that she couldn't watch the movie.

sicken Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for sicken

Antonyms for sicken

Phrases with sicken

  • to feel nauseous or ill

    Example

    The smell of the spoiled milk made me sicken to my stomach.

  • a feeling of disgust or revulsion

    Example

    The sight of the dead animals gave me a sickening feeling.

  • sicken someone's heart

    to cause someone to feel great sadness or despair

    Example

    The news of the child's death sickened everyone's heart.

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Summary: sicken in Brief

The verb 'sicken' [ˈsɪkən] means to make someone feel ill or disgusted, or to become ill or disgusted. It is often used in phrases like 'sicken to one's stomach' and 'sickening feeling.' Examples include 'The smell of the garbage made me sick,' and 'The news of the tragedy sickened the entire nation.' 'Sicken' has formal synonyms like 'disgust' and 'nauseate,' and informal ones like 'gross out' and 'make someone's stomach turn.'