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sickness

[ sik-nis ]

noun

  1. a particular disease or malady.
  2. the state or an instance of being sick; illness.
  3. nausea; queasiness.


sickness

/ ˈɪɪ /

noun

  1. an illness or disease
  2. nausea or queasiness
  3. the state or an instance of being sick
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of sickness1

before 1000; Middle English siknesse, seknesse, Old English ŧdzԱ. See sick 1, -ness
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In a fiery session in the Senedd dominated by rows over changes to disability and sickness payments, Morgan said: "I had somebody else last week trying to speak for me. I speak for myself."

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A Labour politician has said people in his constituency are "terrified" about the chancellor's decision to tighten the criteria for claiming sickness and disability benefits.

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Getting your kid vaccinated is regarded as almost a cheat code for mothers, as if they're taking the easy way out by getting their kids a shot that prevents sickness to begin with.

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The figures come after controversial plans to cut sickness and disability benefits were announced this week, and ahead of next week's Spring Statement when Chancellor Rachel Reeves will give an update on her economic plans.

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On Tuesday, the government announced a major shake-up of sickness and disabilities benefits, aimed at saving £5bn a year from the rising benefits bill.

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