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Sic vs. Sick

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sic
Definition

to incite an attack or intentionally so written (used in brackets after a copied or quoted word)

Examples

Be careful or I will sic the dog on you.

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sick
Definition

affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function

Examples

gossip that makes one sick