sic
Example Sentences
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They set little traps for Hunham’s arrogance and sic their daddies on the administrators, who then bear down on him.
From New York Times • Oct. 26, 2023
Why someone doesn’t sic HR on him is beyond me.
From Washington Post • Nov. 17, 2022
Max doesn't sic goblins on his little sister but he does drag her along on his quest to impress Allison and banish the risen Sanderson sisters.
From Salon • Sep. 24, 2022
Otherwise, “the company may report you as delinquent,” which means it could sic debt collectors on him and trash his credit score.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 19, 2021
“Ye must forget sic things. Ye maun summon up your powers to what is difficult. Will ye do that?”
From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
