sicken

[ˈsɪkən]

sicken Definition

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

• nauseate
• disgust
• repel
• revolt
• turn off

Antonyms for sicken

• delight
• please
• attract

Phrases with sicken

• sicken to one's stomach

  to feel nauseous or ill

  Example

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

• sickening feeling

  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.'