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What is another word for Sicken? – 256 Sicken Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    disgust repel nauseate offend revolt disturb upset distress trouble annoy irritate vex displease outrage horrify appall shock dismay dishearten depress discourage dispirit demoralize deject unnerve unsettle rattle shake frighten intimidate alarm perturb bother worry concern torment plague harass beset afflict pain grieve sadden discomfit discomfort unease embarrass humiliate mortify chagrin offend affront insult slight snub disgust repulse gross sicken nauseate loathe abhor detest despise hate abominate execrate

    Meaning of Sicken

    The primary meaning of the word "sicken" is to make someone feel nauseous or disgusted, or to become ill or disheartened.

    Definitions

    • To make someone feel nauseous or disgusted, often due to a strong unpleasant emotion or a disturbing experience
    • To become ill or disheartened, often due to a prolonged or intense experience
    • To feel a strong sense of disgust, distaste, or revulsion towards something

    Etymology of Sicken

    The word "sicken" has its roots in Old English and Germanic languages, where it was derived from the word "sicc" or "seoc", meaning "ill" or "sick"
    The word has been used in English since the 14th century to describe a range of negative emotions and physical sensations, including nausea, disgust, and illness
    Over time, the word has evolved to encompass a broader range of meanings, including moral and emotional distress

    Example Uses

    • The smell of rotting food began to sicken me, and I had to leave the room
    • The news of the natural disaster sickened me, and I felt helpless and disheartened
    • The thought of eating spoiled meat sickens me, and I always check the expiration date

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    delight please gratify satisfy cheer encourage uplift hearten inspire thrill excite enthrall captivate fascinate intrigue interest engage amuse entertain divert distract soothe calm comfort reassure appease placate conciliate pacify mollify alleviate mitigate relieve cure heal restore revitalize invigorate energize animate enliven vivify

    Related Nouns

    nausea disgust distaste revulsion aversion abhorrence loathing hatred detestation execration illness sickness disease affliction plague torment trouble distress anxiety worry concern fear apprehension unease discomfort disquiet discontent dissatisfaction disillusion disappointment despair despondency desolation dejection depression demoralization

    Related Verbs

    disgust repel nauseate offend revolt disturb upset distress trouble annoy irritate vex displease outrage horrify appall shock dismay dishearten depress discourage dispirit deject unnerve unsettle rattle shake frighten intimidate alarm perturb bother worry concern torment plague harass beset afflict pain grieve sadden discomfit discomfort unease embarrass humiliate mortify chagrin

    Related Adjectives

    nauseating disgusting distasteful revolting abhorrent loathsome hateful detestable execrable ill sick diseased afflicted plagued troubled distressed anxious worried concerned fearful apprehensive uneasy uncomfortable disquieted discontented dissatisfied disillusioned disappointed despairing despondent desolate dejected depressed demoralized disheartened dispirited unnerved unsettled rattled shaken frightened intimidated alarmed perturbed bothered worried concerned tormented plagued harassed beset afflicted pained grieved saddened discomfited discomforted uneasy embarrassed humiliated mortified chagrined