Sicken

Pronunciation: /ˈsɪkən/

Definitions of sicken

verb to make or become sick or disgusted

Example Sentences

A1 The smell of rotten food can sicken me.

A2 Seeing so much violence on TV can sicken some people.

B1 The sight of blood can sicken even the strongest person.

B2 The thought of eating insects may sicken some people.

C1 The corruption in politics can sicken even the most optimistic individuals.

C2 The atrocities of war sicken me to my core.

Examples of sicken in a Sentence

formal The sight of blood can sicken some people.

informal I don't know about you, but that movie really sickened me.

slang The smell of rotten food really sickens me.

figurative The corruption in politics can sicken even the most optimistic of individuals.

Grammatical Forms of sicken

• past tense: sickened
• plural: sicken
• comparative: more sickening
• superlative: most sickening
• present tense: sicken
• future tense: will sicken
• perfect tense: have sickened
• continuous tense: is sickening
• singular: sickens
• positive degree: sick
• infinitive: sicken
• gerund: sickening
• participle: sickened

Origin and Evolution of sicken

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'sicken' originated from the Old English word 'sīcan' which means to become ill or to make someone ill.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'sicken' has evolved to not only refer to physical illness but also to describe a feeling of disgust, revulsion, or extreme displeasure.