sicken

/ˈsɪkən/verb
Elementary
1

To make ill.

2

To become ill.

3

To fill with disgust or abhorrence.

4

To lower the standing of.

5

To be filled with disgust or abhorrence.

6

To become disgusting or tedious.

7

To become weak; to decay; to languish.

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing