Synonyms of sickens

sickens

verb

present tense third-person singular of sicken

as in disgusts

to cause to feel disgust

sickened by the awful sight of the polluted river

Synonyms & Similar Words

• disgusts
• repulses
• appalls
• horrifies
• nauseates
• repels
• revolts
• shocks
• displeases
• grosses out
• distresses
• outrages
• offends
• puts off
• turns one's stomach
• turns off
• insults
• disquiets
• affronts

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• attracts
• pulls
• draws
• fascinates
• tempts
• entices
• seduces
• captivates
• pleases
• lures
• disarms
• beguiles
• rejoices
• charms
• delights
• enchants
• tickles
• gratifies
• bewitches
• allures
• appeals (to)
• intrigues
• interests
• enthralls
• entrances
• enraptures

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of sickens

Domoic acid is a toxin produced by algae and typically sickens animals that feed on open-ocean fish. — Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2026

Alcohol kills 178,000 Americans each year and sickens countless more. — Lev Facher, STAT, 12 May 2026

Just thinking about it totally sickens me. — R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 3 Jan. 2026

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Listeria sickens about 1,250 Americans every year and causes approximately 172 deaths. — News Editor, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Oct. 2025