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outrage vs sicken

sicken vs outrage

outrage is a noun but sicken is not a noun.

outrage and sicken both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
outrage Yes No Yes No
sicken No No Yes No
As verbs, sicken is a hypernym of outrage; that is, sicken is a word with a broader meaning than outrage:
  • outrage: strike with disgust or revulsion
  • sicken: cause aversion in; offend the moral sense of
Other hypernyms of outrage include churn up, disgust, nauseate, revolt.
outrage (noun) sicken (noun)
the act of scandalizing
a wantonly cruel act
a disgraceful event
a feeling of righteous anger
outrage (verb) sicken (verb)
strike with disgust or revulsion get sick
force (someone) to have sex against their will make sick or ill
violate the sacred character of a place or language cause aversion in; offend the moral sense of
upset and make nauseated
Difference between outrage and sicken

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