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nauseate

verb

cause aversion in; offend the moral sense of

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Word length
8
Starts with
N
Ends with
E
Contains
AU
Scrabble score
8
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

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verb

  1. cause aversion in; offend the moral sense of

    “The pornographic pictures sickened us”

verb

  1. upset and make nauseated

    “The smell of the food turned the pregnant woman's stomach”

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Example Sentences

The pornographic pictures sickened us
The smell of the food turned the pregnant woman's stomach
The mold on the food sickened the diners

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