Definition

Feeling disgusted or revolted by something.

Example

She felt sickened by the sight of the dirty dishes piled in the sink.

Conversation

Did you hear about that news story?

Yeah, it really sickened me to think about it.

I know, right? It's hard to believe people can be so cruel.

Exactly! It just makes you feel so frustrated.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

To cause someone to feel disgusted or nauseated; to make someone feel ill.

Example

The smell of the rotten food sickened her.

Tense Forms

Conversation

I was watching that documentary about pollution, and it really sickened me.

I know what you mean; those images are hard to forget.

Yeah, it made me realize how important it is to make changes.

Root Explanation

Sickened → It is formed from "sicken" (from Old English "sician", meaning to become ill) and the suffix "-ed" (indicating a past action or state). The word "sickened" means to have become ill or to have caused someone to feel ill.

Memory Tip

Think of the word 'sicken' which means to become ill, and remember that 'sickened' indicates that someone has already experienced that feeling.

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