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sickness
[ sik-nis ]
noun
- a particular disease or malady.
- the state or an instance of being sick; illness.
- nausea; queasiness.
sickness
/ ˈɪɪ /
noun
- an illness or disease
- nausea or queasiness
- the state or an instance of being sick
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Example Sentences
"We need to avoid the spiritual sickness of a Church that is wrapped up in its own world," he said shortly after his election.
The British singer, whose song Messy has been embraced by fans worldwide, was battling sickness and heatstroke throughout her set.
The small fish aren’t affected by the toxins, but many seabirds and marine mammals that feed on these fish are, and the sickness can be deadly.
A UK government minister has insisted she gets on well with Eluned Morgan despite a public spat over plans to cut disability and sickness benefits.
He said his subsequent appeal was rejected on the grounds his brother had left the vehicle to fetch him water to alleviate his sickness, meaning he was deemed to have "parked" there.
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