Meaning of sickening in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Classifying Adjective
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

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  1. Classifying Adjective

    sickening

    Definitions

    1. causing or able to cause nausea

    Examples

    • « a nauseating smell »
    • « nauseous offal »
    • « a sickening stench »

    Synonyms

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