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SICKENING

(adj.sat, verb, noun, adj.)

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There are 11 meanings of the word Sickening.

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Sickening - as an adjective satellite

Causing or able to cause nausea

Example: "A nauseating smell"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
loathsome14nauseating11nauseous8noisome9offensive18queasy18vile7

Sickening - as a verb

To make ill.

Example: "The infection will sicken him until amputation is needed."

To become ill.

Example: "I will sicken if i don’t get some more exercise."

To fill with disgust or abhorrence.

Example: "His arrogant behaviour sickens me."

To lower the standing of.

To be filled with disgust or abhorrence.

To become disgusting or tedious.

To become weak; to decay; to languish.

Sickening - as a noun

The act of making somebody sick.

Sickening - as an adjective

Causing sickness or disgust.

Amazing, fantastic.

Example Sentences

"The sickening smell of rotting garbage filled the air."
"I felt a sickening sensation in my stomach after eating spoiled food."
"The movie depicted a sickening act of violence."
"The news of the tragic accident was deeply sickening."
"The sickening sight of animal abuse in the video outraged many viewers."
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Word Game Points

Is SICKENING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, sickening is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

SICKENING has a SCRABBLE points total of 16.

Is SICKENING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, sickening is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
SICKENING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 20.

Is SICKENING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, sickening is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
SICKENING has a WORDFEUD points total of 18.

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