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sicken

/ˈsɪkən/

verb

Meaning

  • 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.

  • To be filled with disgust or abhorrence.

  • To become disgusting or tedious.

  • To become weak; to decay; to languish.