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The correct spelling is sickening.

How to pronounce sickening

/ˈsɪk(ə)nɪŋ/
verb

IPA: /ˈsɪk(ə)nɪŋ/

Say it like: Sik-eni-ng

The correct spelling is sickening. To make ill. For example: "The infection will sicken him until amputation is needed."

Usage Examples

The infection will sicken him until amputation is needed.

I will sicken if I don’t get some more exercise.

His arrogant behaviour sickens me.

Meanings

verb

  1. 1.To make ill.
  2. 2.To become ill.
  3. 3.To fill with disgust or abhorrence.
  4. 4.To lower the standing of.
  5. 5.To be filled with disgust or abhorrence.

noun

  1. 1.The act of making somebody sick.

adjective

  1. 1.Causing sickness or disgust.
  2. 2.Amazing, fantastic.

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