sickening
adjective
sick·en·ing
ˈsi-kə-niŋ 
ˈsik-niŋ
: causing sickness or disgust
a sickening odor
a sickening display
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Examples of sickening in a Sentence
a sickening display of selfishness
We heard the squeal of brakes and a sickening thud.
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Maggie, known for her calm and fearlessness, begins to unravel, and when one person finds themselves beyond the blue line, the grisly gore revealed is one of the most sickening things shown on television recently.
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Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 10 Oct. 2024
But what Barfoot is willing to show of the sickening shapeshifter that may or may not be living in the vents and lurking around James’ backyard grave is appetizing and, in select scenes, even delicious.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 9 Oct. 2024
In recent decades, the accumulation of plastic waste has overwhelmed waterways and oceans, sickening marine life and threatening human health.
—Tony Briscoe, Los Angeles Times, 23 Sep. 2024
New loan terms are 'sickening' Car sales boost the economy, helping employ more than 4 million, from union line workers to car salespeople and parts-repair store workers.
—Trevor Hughes, USA TODAY, 21 Sep. 2024
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Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 10 Oct. 2024
But what Barfoot is willing to show of the sickening shapeshifter that may or may not be living in the vents and lurking around James’ backyard grave is appetizing and, in select scenes, even delicious.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 9 Oct. 2024
In recent decades, the accumulation of plastic waste has overwhelmed waterways and oceans, sickening marine life and threatening human health.
—Tony Briscoe, Los Angeles Times, 23 Sep. 2024
New loan terms are 'sickening' Car sales boost the economy, helping employ more than 4 million, from union line workers to car salespeople and parts-repair store workers.
—Trevor Hughes, USA TODAY, 21 Sep. 2024
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“Sickening.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sickening. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.
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sickening
adjective
sick·en·ing
ˈsik-(ə-)niŋ
: causing sickness or nausea
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