Sic and Strike

Sic

Sic verb - To take sudden, violent action against.
Usage example: commanded the pit bull to “sic 'em”

Strike and sic are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Strike" instead a verb "Sic".

Strike

Strike verb - To take sudden, violent action against.
Usage example: a rattlesnake strikes its prey with lightning speed

Sic and strike are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Sic" instead a verb "Strike".

Nearby Words: striking, striker, strikeout, striked, striken
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Strike and Sic. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 14, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/sic/strike
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Strike or Sic. 2016. Accessed August 14, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/sic/strike.
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