sic (HyperDic hyper-dictionary)

English > 2 senses of the word *sic*:
ADVERB	all	sic	intentionally so written (used after a printed word or phrase)
VERB	competition	sic, set	urge to attack someone

sic > pronunciation
Sounds	sih'k
Rhymes	academic ... Zurich: 733 rhymes with ihk...

English > *sic*: 2 senses > adverb 1
Meaning	intentionally so written (used after a printed word or phrase) .
Spanish	sic
Catalan	sic

English > *sic*: 2 senses > verb 1, competition
Meaning	urge to attack someone.
Pattern	Somebody ----s something on somebody
Examples	"The owner sicked his dogs on the intruders" "the shaman sics sorcerers on the evil spirits"
Synonym	set
Broader	assail, assault, set on, attack	attack someone physically or emotionally
Spanish	azuzar

HyperDic: sic