Synonyms of sicken

sicken

verb

ˈsi-kən 

as in to disgust

to cause to feel disgust

sickened by the awful sight of the polluted river

Synonyms & Similar Words

• disgust
• repulse
• appall
• nauseate
• horrify
• revolt
• repel
• gross out
• distress
• outrage
• displease
• shock
• put off
• insult
• offend
• turn off
• turn one's stomach
• disquiet
• affront

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• attract
• tempt
• entice
• seduce
• beguile
• fascinate
• pull
• captivate
• draw
• charm
• lure
• disarm
• please
• enchant
• gratify
• delight
• rejoice
• bewitch
• tickle
• allure
• entrance
• appeal (to)
• interest
• enthrall
• enrapture
• intrigue

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of sicken

The tally of people sickened in the outbreak by the parasite cyclospora is now 11,458, the FDA said, up from about 10,900 reported last week. — Todd Feurer, CBS News, 28 Aug. 2026

The company has also been challenged by a cyclosporiasis outbreak this summer, which sickened more than 10,000 consumers and was blamed for depressed lettuce sales. — Alexander Coolidge, Cincinnati Enquirer, 27 Aug. 2026

First a multistate outbreak of cyclosporiasis — a parasitic illness that can cause ‘explosive diarrhea’ — was linked to contaminated shredded iceberg lettuce, sickening nearly 11,000 people. — Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 25 Aug. 2026

Salmonella linked to jalapeños sickened at least 345 people in 27 states, including North Carolina, according to the CDC. — Eva Flowe august 24, Charlotte Observer, 24 Aug. 2026

Phrases Containing sicken

• sicken (with)