Sic and Turn

Sic

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

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

Turn

Turn verb - To move (something) in a curved or circular path on or as if on an axis.

Sic and turn are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Sic" instead a verb "Turn".

Nearby Words: turned, turning

Mutual synonyms

Both words in one sentence

  • And I wrote the book on harrassment - We'll shut up her phone, turn off her water; we'll sic the Health & Building inspectors on her, steal her dog.
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Turn and Sic. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 14, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/sic/turn
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