Siccing: meaning, definitions and examples

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siccing

 

[ หˆsษชkษชล‹ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

animal command

To 'sic' means to command a dog or other animal to attack someone or something. It is often used in a context where an animal is being urged to behave aggressively. The term can also convey a sense of encouragement or incitement to pursue or chase. While commonly associated with dogs, it can apply to any animal that is trained to follow such commands. This term is frequently used in discussions about animal behavior or legal situations involving aggressive animals.

Synonyms

attack, incite, set on.

Examples of usage

  • The owner sicced her dog on the intruder.
  • He sicced his cat on the mouse hiding under the couch.
  • The trainer sicced the dog on the target for practice.

Translations

Translations of the word "siccing" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น soltar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคญเฅ‡เคกเคผเคฟเคฏเคพ เค›เฅ‹เคกเคผเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช loslassen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ melepaskan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒั–ะดะฟัƒัั‚ะธั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ puล›ciฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆ”พใ™

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท lรขcher

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ soltar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท salmak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ’€๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฅุทู„ุงู‚

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pustit

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ pustiลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ”พๅผ€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ spustiti

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ sleppa

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถั–ะฑะตั€ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒ›แƒแƒฌแƒ•แƒ”แƒ•แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ buraxmaq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ soltar

Etymology

The term 'sic' originates from the Latin word 'sic', meaning 'thus' or 'so'. It was adopted in the English language in the late 19th century, particularly within the context of training animals. Historically, 'sic' is used as a command to prompt a dog to attack or pursue. This usage has roots in the practices of hunting and herding, where canines are directed to chase or confront prey or intruders. The evolution of the word is intertwined with canine training techniques, reflecting the relationship between humans and dogs throughout history. The spelling 'sic' as a command used in this way became standardized in English, especially in legal and literary texts by the early 20th century.