SICS Synonyms: 68 Similar and Opposite Words

sics

verb

variants also sicks

present tense third-person singular of sic

as in attacks

to take sudden, violent action against commanded the attack dogs to "sic 'em"

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Ronald agrees to a quote that attacks Cooper for allowing violent criminals a second chance, when his son wouldn’t get one.

— Danielle Battaglia, Charlotte Observer, 9 Sep. 2026
At the end of episode 5, Gerry attacks Danny at his and Chad’s house and breaks into the basement with all of Chad’s prosthetics on display, giving him evidence of their fraud.

— Francesca Gariano, PEOPLE, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of attacks

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Anyone who assaults law enforcement will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.

— Christina Fan, CBS News, 7 June 2026
Any passenger who assaults, threatens, intimidates or interferes with airline crew members can lead to penalties of up to $43,658 per violation, according to the FAA.

— Cindy Von Quednow, CNN Money, 3 May 2026

Definition of assaults

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In the character's final scene, as the DEA raids her rural compound, Laurie ties a rope around her neck and jumps from the roof of her home.

— Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 1 June 2026
In the meantime, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) finally raids Laurie's property, thanks to the intel Rue had been giving them.

— Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 1 June 2026

Definition of raids

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But after Chad refuses to follow Gerry’s demands during the team’s final game, Gerry storms onto the field to reveal his secret — only to be tackled by Tricia Yeager’s (Wynn Everett) bodyguard.

— Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 10 Sep. 2026
This does not sit well with Chapel, who witnesses the exchange then storms off angrily.

— Keith Phipps, Vulture, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of storms

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But the rollicking jollity that accompanies the final two acts, which includes the entrance of pirates and the abduction of Marina to a brothel, robs the ending of some of its pathos.

— Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 5 Sep. 2026
Parkinson’s is a neurologic disease that robs people of control over their movements.

— CNN Money, CNN Money, 28 July 2026

Definition of robs

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The war in Gaza has become a dividing line between the two candidates, both of whom are Jewish, as Lander assails Goldman for not being tough enough on Israel over its military action against Palestinians.

— Anthony Izaguirre, Fortune, 23 June 2026
As an example, Vance called out an essay in The Nation that assails Kirk’s views on women, homosexuality, and affirmative action.

— Jonathan Blitzer, New Yorker, 20 Sep. 2025

Definition of assails

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