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sic
01
intentionally so written (used after a printed word or phrase)
Grammatical Information
to sic
01
to incite or set (a dog or other animal) onto someone or something, typically as an attack or to pursue aggressively
Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
Action verb
Regular
Present tense
sic
3rd person singular
sics
Present participle
siccing
Past simple
sicced
Past participle
sicced
Examples
The guard sics the watchdog on any intruders attempting to enter the premises.
