sickener

Makes you nauseous

A sickener is something that causes disgust, disappointment, or revulsion.

In British informal use, it often describes a deeply frustrating setback: Losing in the final minute was an absolute sickener.

The word also names certain poisonous mushrooms that cause nausea when eaten.

disgust

repulsion

Disgust or pushing-away force

loathingIntense, settled disgust
revulsionIntense physical disgust
abhorrenceExtreme hatred or disgust

nausea · distaste · aversion · repugnance · detestation · offensive · repugnant · vile · foul · appalling

mushroom

toadstool

Umbrella-shaped poisonous fungus

fungusSpore-bearing organism
inedibleUnfit for consumption
woodlandForested land area

mycology · forage · spore · gills

toxic

poisonous

Capable of causing death

noxiousHarmful, especially when inhaled
harmfulCausing damage or injury
contaminatedMade impure by contact

venomous · lethal · deadly · polluted · tainted · foul · rancid · spoiled · putrid · fetid

emetic

queasy

Mildly sick to stomach

nauseaPre-vomiting stomach discomfort
retchingHeaving without expelling
gaggingReflex throat constriction

heave · stomach-churning · queasiness · ipecac · purgative · bilious · upset stomach · seasick · carsick · airsick

Categories

toxic mushroomsdeath cap, fly agaric, funeral bell, jack-o-lantern, jack o lantern
milkcaps

Opposites

emotional/psychological effect

sickenerdelight

Intense pleasure or satisfaction

joy · pleasure · thrill · treat · pick-me-up

physical sensation

sickenerappetizer

Light dish preceding main

palate cleanser · refresher · digestive · restorative · pick-me-up

desirability

sickenertreat

Something pleasantly special

blessing · boon · godsend · windfall · stroke of luck

Family

sickening, sicken, sickened, sickens, sickeningly

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Profile: Used worldwide · Timeless · Negative · Everyday, not technical · Rated PG