Sicken: meaning, definitions and examples

This word is often used when someone feels physically ill due to something unpleasant, such as a smell or sight. It's more focused on the physical response.

• The rotten food made me sicken.
• She was sickened by the graphic images.

This word is specifically used when something makes someone feel like they want to vomit. It's a very strong and physical reaction.

• The smell of the garbage was enough to nauseate anyone.
• His behavior nauseates me.

This word is used when something causes a strong feeling of dislike or disapproval. It can refer to both physical and emotional reactions.

• The way he treated his dog disgusted her.
• I am disgusted by your lack of hygiene.

This word implies a strong feeling of disgust and often involves a moral or ethical dimension. It's a deep and intense emotional reaction.

• The corrupt practices of the company revolted the public.
• I was revolted by the horrible conditions the animals were kept in.

This word is used when something pushes someone away due to dislike or unacceptability. It can be used for both physical and emotional reactions, usually less intense than disgust.

• The harsh chemicals repelled the insects.
• His rudeness repelled potential friends.

This word is used when something causes extreme fear or shock. It's more intense and often stronger than 'disgust'.

• The news of the disaster horrified everyone.
• She was horrified by the violent crime.

Used when something causes a feeling of nausea or disgust.

• The sight of the spoiled food began to sicken him.
• The corruption in the organization started to sicken the employees.

Used to express a feeling of physical or mental fatigue.

• After ten hours of hiking, they were feeling completely weary.
• The endless meetings left her mentally weary.

Used when something or someone makes others feel uninterested or mentally tired due to dullness.

• The lengthy lecture began to bore the students.
• She tried to make small talk but only managed to bore her audience.

Used when someone loses their admiration or trust in something or someone due to disillusionment.

• After discovering the company’s unethical practices, he became disenchanted with his job.
• The scandal disenchanted many of the politician's supporters.

Used to describe a situation or experience becoming less interesting or exciting over time.

• The novelty of the new toy began to pall after a few days.
• Even the most exciting job can begin to pall with time.

Used in a literary or formal context to describe someone becoming tired or bored due to repeated exposure to something.

• Years of constant travel began to jade the seasoned explorer.
• The endless rehearsals started to jade the dancers.