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Definition sickening in American English

sickening adjective

adjective
/ˈsɪkənɪŋ/
1

something sickening is so unpleasant that it shocks or upsets you

Example

scenes of sickening violence

Synonyms and related words
horrible dreadful disgusting
1.1

used about something that makes you feel so nervous that you feel slightly sick

Example

For a sickening moment, his hand slipped on the rope.

Synonyms and related words
serious severe grave
Definition sickening in American English