retch (Meaning)

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retch (n)

an involuntary spasm of ineffectual vomiting

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retch (v)

eject the contents of the stomach through the mouth

make an unsuccessful effort to vomit; strain to vomit

Webster

retch (v. i.)

To make an effort to vomit; to strain, as in vomiting.

Webster

retch (v. t. & i.)

To care for; to heed; to reck.

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an involuntary spasm of ineffectual vomiting, eject the contents of the stomach through the mouth, make an unsuccessful effort to vomit; strain to vomitTo make

vomit, heave, puke, eject, gag, barf, throw up,hurl, spew, upchuck

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The sight of the putrid food made her instinctively retch.

The nauseating stench caused the child to retch violently.

The retching spasms racked his body, threatening to expel the toxic substance.

The doctor's probing finger triggered an uncontrollable retch reflex.