Meaning of the word sicken in English

What does sicken mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

sicken

US /ˈsɪk.ən/
UK /ˈsɪk.ən/

Verb

1.

make (someone) feel sick or disgusted

Example:
The smell of the rotting food began to sicken her.
The cruelty of the act sickened everyone who witnessed it.
2.

become sick or disgusted

Example:
He sickened at the thought of eating raw meat.
The patient began to sicken rapidly after the infection.
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