Sicken

Pronunciation

• Rhymes: -ɪkÉ™n
• Rhymes: -ɪkɪn

Origin

From sick + -en.

Full definition of sicken

Verb

1. (transitive) To make ill.The infection will sicken him until amputation is needed.
2. (intransitive) To become ill.I will sicken if I don’t get some more exercise.
• Francis BaconThe judges that sat upon the jail, and those that attended, sickened upon it and died.
3. (transitive) To fill with disgust or abhorrence.His arrogant behaviour sickens me.
4. (intransitive) To be filled with disgust or abhorrence.
• ShakespeareMine eyes did sicken at the sight.
5. (intransitive) To become disgusting or tedious.
• GoldsmithThe toiling pleasure sickens into pain.
6. (intransitive) To become weak; to decay; to languish.
• Alexander PopeAll pleasures sicken, and all glories sink.