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sicken Synonyms

Another word for sicken

Choosing another word for sicken depends on context, so the 15 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• verb (Context 1)

To cause someone to feel strong disgust, revulsion, or moral indignation.

Usage Example

"Reports of widespread corruption within the charity began to disgust the public."

Strongest
disgust
revolt
repulse
nauseate
Strong
repel
appall
gross out
turn off

• verb (Context 2)

To make someone physically ill or nauseous, or to become physically ill.

Usage Example

"The contaminated water supply threatened to nauseate hundreds of residents in the valley."

Strongest
nauseate
Strong
afflict
ail
Weak
relapse
weaken

• verb (Context 3)

To grow weary, tired, or satiated of something through excess (usually followed by 'of').

Usage Example

"After months of relentless travel, the musicians began to tire of life on the road."

Strongest
tire
weary
Strong
pall

Opposites of sicken

The opposite of sicken shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

cure
heal
delight
recover
recuperate
please
relish
savor
See all opposites of sicken

• Nearby Words

sick
sickbag
sickbay
sicken
sickener
sickening
sickeningly

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Sicken. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/sicken
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