sickening

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Pronunciation

IPA /ˈsɪk(ə)nɪŋ/

Noun

sickening noun

The act of making somebody sick.

Verb

sickening verb

To make ill.“The infection will sicken him until amputation is needed.”
To become ill.“I will sicken if I don’t get some more exercise.”
To fill with disgust or abhorrence.“His arrogant behaviour sickens me.”
To lower the standing of.

Adjective

sickening adjective

Causing sickness or disgust.
Amazing, fantastic.

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Synonyms

nauseating nauseous noisome unwholesome vile loathsome offensive disgusting nasty depressing sad appalling horrific disheartening pathetic pitiful

Associated

grubbing disgust jewel petty smell ellen sight hood collision moderate pointed looks

Rhymes

quickening thickening chickening

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