Sick
/sɪk/
Definitions
- (adj.) Affected by physical or mental illness.
He stayed home from work because he was sick.
- (adj.) Being morally repugnant or offensive.
The judge condemned the defendant's sick behavior.
Forms
- sicker
- sickest
- sickening
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Commentary
In legal contexts, 'sick' primarily describes a state of health but may also be used metaphorically to describe unethical conduct.
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