sicken

[ sik-uhn ]

verb (used with or without object)

1. to make or become sick.
2. to cause or experience disgust, outrage, or loathing.

   Synonyms: upset, outrage, disgust, revolt, repulse

sicken

/ ˈsɪkən /

verb

1. to make or become sick, nauseated, or disgusted
2. introften foll byfor to show symptoms (of an illness)

Other Words From

• re·sicken verb
• un·sickened adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of sicken¹

1150–1200; Middle English seknen, sicnen; cognate with Old Norse sjūkna. See sick ¹, -en ¹

Example Sentences

Organic walnuts sickened consumers in 19 states with E. coli infections in April.

From Los Angeles Times

The Bishop called it an "absolutely sickening report", adding the focus needs to be on the victims and survivors who had had to wait years for the abuse to be fully exposed.

From BBC

Heaven posted on Instagram to say: "We are sickened by this allegation but can't comment as it is an on going criminal investigation. We can only send out thoughts to the alleged victim."

From BBC

Two women have been jailed for their part in a monkey torture ring and behaviour described by the judge as "depraved, sickening and wicked".

From BBC

“But you don’t have to be a parent to be sickened by the charges against Omar Torres, which are some of the most serious charges imaginable.”

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• affect
• afflict
• disgust
• nauseate
• offend
• repel
• repulse