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sic

adverb verb

Intentionally so written (used after a printed word or phrase)

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Word Facts

Word length
3
Starts with
S
Ends with
C
Contains
I
Scrabble score
5
CEFR level
B2

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adverb

  1. Intentionally so written (used after a printed word or phrase)

verb

  1. Urge to attack someone

    “The owner sicked his dogs on the intruders”

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Example Sentences

The owner sicked his dogs on the intruders
The shaman sics sorcerers on the evil spirits

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