sicken

Universal Words verb (BrE) 1 [VN] to make sb feel very shocked and angry SYNDISGUST: The public is becoming sickened by these pictures of violence and death. 2 [V] to become ill: (old-fashioned) The baby sickened and died before his first birthday. * (BrE) Faye hasn't eaten all day-she must be sickening for something.