sickening

/ˈsɪk(ə)nɪŋ/
/ˈsɪkənɪŋ/
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Definitions of sickening
  1. adjective
    causing or able to cause nausea
    “a sickening stench”
    synonyms: loathsome, nauseating, nauseous, noisome, offensive, queasy, vile
    unwholesome
    detrimental to physical or moral well-being
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