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Sic vs. Sick
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.
sick
Definition
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
Examples
gossip that makes one sick
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