as in to disgust
to cause to feel disgust
sickened by the awful sight of the polluted river
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Recent Examples of sicken
Banned in Europe In addition to being a carcinogen, formaldehyde, a colorless and smelly gas, can cause rashes and can sicken those who breathe it in, according to the FDA.
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Ronnie Cohen, NPR, 8 May 2025
New outbreaks of gastrointestinal illnesses on cruise ships have sickened about 150 people, adding to the growing toll of such cases in 2025 ahead of peak cruise season, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
—Adrianna Rodriguez, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2025
Domoic acid also can sicken humans who consume shellfish and fish.
—City News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Apr. 2025
The outlet reported that a harmful strain of E. coli bacteria sickened dozens and killed one across 15 states in November 2024.
—Jenna Anderson, Health, 23 Apr. 2025
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Ronnie Cohen, NPR, 8 May 2025
New outbreaks of gastrointestinal illnesses on cruise ships have sickened about 150 people, adding to the growing toll of such cases in 2025 ahead of peak cruise season, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
—Adrianna Rodriguez, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2025
Domoic acid also can sicken humans who consume shellfish and fish.
—City News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Apr. 2025
The outlet reported that a harmful strain of E. coli bacteria sickened dozens and killed one across 15 states in November 2024.
—Jenna Anderson, Health, 23 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sicken
Verb
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He isn’t disgusted by sexuality, just innocent and uninterested.—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
12 May 2025
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In the book, Cruise and Bateman share an apartment building, a fact that Bateman appears at times both delighted and disgusted by.—
Ryan Coleman,
EW.com,
15 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The obvious solution—getting a proper job—is, for Jack, a non-starter: conventional work repulses him.—
Peter C. Baker,
New Yorker,
11 May 2025
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Image In the novel, Pabst starts off physically repulsed by the mere idea of working for the Reich, but gradually comes around.—
David Segal,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Still, there is plenty here that should appall both Democrats and Republicans.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Apr. 2025
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Dismay or appall you, sure, but never surprise you.—
Patt Morrison,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Dec. 2024
Verb
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The authors report that no human subjects were nauseated by this study.—
Paul Smaglik,
Discover Magazine,
14 Apr. 2025
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Both were crashing bores because of the literally nauseating behavior of fans and the uncaring attitude of the proprietors.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
3 Apr. 2025
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Cynthia Addai-Robinson returns as agent Marybeth Medina, horrified by the ways the brothers extract their info.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
26 Apr. 2025
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Abby’s friends are nervous, even disgusted at this point, horrified at her capacity for violence.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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“Sicken.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sicken. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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