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noun
Something which sickens, causes distress, or appalls by reason of being disgusting, gory, or repulsive.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: Canada, US, informal
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
verb
To sicken or distress (someone) by being disgusting, gory, or lewd.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: Canada, US, informal, transitive
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Antonyms: none provided
verb
lose one's nerve
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Synonyms: freak out, freak
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: panic
verb
fill with distaste
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Synonyms: disgust, revolt, repel
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: stimulate, excite, stir
Narrower terms: sicken, nauseate, turn one's stomach
History
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Across languages
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