The meaning of Sickened

verb

Greatly dismay or horrify.

Usage examples:

Bankers are appalled at the economic incompetence of some ministers

verb

To make someone have strong feelings of shock or of disapproval

Usage examples:

I was appalled at/by the lack of staff in the hospital., the state of the kitchen appalled her.

verb

Become progressively worse.

Usage examples:

Relations between the countries had deteriorated sharply

verb

To become worse

Usage examples:

She went into the hospital when her condition began to deteriorate., a deterioration in relations b…

verb

To become worse

Usage examples:

If the economy continues to deteriorate, it will affect the firm's future performance., sales will …

noun

A feeling of revulsion or strong disapproval aroused by something unpleasant or offensive.

Usage examples:

The sight filled her with disgust

verb

Cause (someone) to feel revulsion or strong disapproval.

Usage examples:

They were disgusted by the violence

noun

A strong feeling of disapproval or dislike, or a feeling of becoming ill caused by something unpleasant

Usage examples:

She resigned from the committee in disgust at their inefficiency., something in the kitchen smelled…

verb

Be unsuccessful in achieving one's goal.

Usage examples:

He failed in his attempt to secure election

noun

A mark which is not high enough to pass an examination or test.

Usage examples:

A fail grade

noun

One's mother.

Usage examples:

I want my ma

abbreviation

Massachusetts (in official postal use).

verb

Affect with nausea.

Usage examples:

The thought of food nauseated her

verb

To cause someone to feel as if they are going to vomit

Usage examples:

He's nauseated by the smell of meat cooking., the smell of the fish nauseated her.

verb

Cause to feel upset, annoyed, or resentful.

Usage examples:

17 per cent of viewers said they had been offended by bad language

verb

To cause to be upset or to hurt the feelings of someone, esp. by being rude or showing a lack of respect

Usage examples:

I think she was offended that she wasn’t invited to the party.

verb

To commit a crime

Usage examples:

She was released from jail, only to offend again three weeks later., the store refused to stock the…

verb

(of a sick or injured person) deteriorate after a period of improvement.

Usage examples:

Two of the patients in remission relapsed after 48 months

noun

A deterioration in someone's state of health after a temporary improvement.

Usage examples:

He responded well to treatment, but then suffered a relapse

verb

To return to a previous bad condition or a worse way of life after making an improvement

Usage examples:

She briefly relapsed twice after being released from the hospital.

verb

Drive or force (an attack or attacker) back or away.

Usage examples:

They sought to repel the enemy with their machine guns

verb

Force or drive back

verb

To force away something unwanted

Usage examples:

This coat repels moisture., even the idea of him repels her., [ u ] bring insect repellent along on…

verb

Drive back (an attack or attacker) by force.

Usage examples:

Rioters tried to storm the ministry but were repulsed by police

noun

The action of driving back an attack or of being driven back.

Usage examples:

The repulse of the invaders

verb

Force or drive back

verb

Take violent action against an established government or ruler; rebel.

Usage examples:

The iceni revolted and had to be suppressed

noun

An attempt to end the authority of a person or body by rebelling.

Usage examples:

A country-wide revolt against the government

verb

To take violent action against authority, or to refuse to be controlled or ruled

Usage examples:

Californians may be ready to revolt against broad cuts in government services., i was revolted by h…

verb

Go down below the surface of something, especially of a liquid; become submerged.

Usage examples:

He saw the coffin sink below the surface of the waves

noun

A fixed basin with a water supply and outflow pipe.

Usage examples:

I stood at the kitchen sink

noun

Fall or descend to a lower place or level

verb

Make or become weaker in power, resolve, or physical strength.

Usage examples:

Fault lines had weakened and shattered the rocks

verb

To make or become weak or weaker

Usage examples:

[ i ] the country’s economy continues to weaken., [ t ] long exposure to vibration can weaken aircr…

verb

To become or make something or someone become less powerful, successful, effective, etc.

Usage examples:

A series of scandals weakened investor confidence., the plan has divided the country and weakened t…

verb

Make or become worse.

Usage examples:

Her condition worsened on the flight

verb

To become worse or to make something become worse

Usage examples:

As the company's financial problems worsened, several directors resigned., the continued supply of …