sicken

//ˈsɪkən//
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Visual representation of sicken

Verb

sickenInfinitive
sickenPresent tense
sickenedPast tense
sickenedPast participle
sickeningPresent participle
sickensThird-person singular
1

To make someone feel disgusted or repulsed.

The graphic images of violence sickened the viewers.

2

To become ill or unwell.

The child began to sicken after playing in the rain.

3

To cause someone to become ill.

The contaminated water sickened many villagers.

4

To become weary or tired of something.

I have sickened of waiting for a response.