sicken

sick·en

verb \ˈsi-kən\

sick·enedsick·en·ing\ˈsi-kə-niŋ, ˈsik-niŋ\

Definition of SICKEN

intransitive verb

1

: to become sick

2

: to become weary or satiated

transitive verb

1

: to make sick

2

: to cause revulsion in <their prejudice sickens me>

— sick·en·er \ˈsi-kə-nər, ˈsik-nər\ noun

Examples of SICKEN

1. Many people sickened and died on the long voyage.
2. The bacteria in the drinking water sickened the whole village.
3. We were sickened by the reports of violence.

First Known Use of SICKEN

13th century

Related to SICKEN

Synonyms: gross out, nauseate, put off, repel, repulse, revolt, disgust, turn off

Related Words: displease, distress; appall (also appal), disquiet, horrify; affront, insult, offend, outrage, shock

Near Antonyms: allure, attract, beguile, bewitch, captivate, charm, disarm, draw, enchant, entice, fascinate, lure, pull, seduce, tempt; delight, gratify, please, rejoice, tickle; enrapture, enthrall (or enthral), entrance; appeal (to), interest, intrigue

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Rhymes with SICKEN

chicken, quicken, stricken, thicken