retch (Meaning)
retch (n)
an involuntary spasm of ineffectual vomiting
retch (v)
eject the contents of the stomach through the mouth
make an unsuccessful effort to vomit; strain to vomit
retch (v. i.)
To make an effort to vomit; to strain, as in vomiting.
retch (v. t. & i.)
To care for; to heed; to reck.
Synonyms & Antonyms of retch
retch Sentence Examples
- 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.
- The constant dizziness and nausea made her feel like retching at any moment.
- The medication induced such severe retching that she was barely able to breathe.
- The motion sickness made her retch and gag incessantly.
- The smell of spoiled milk made her stomach churn and retch uncontrollably.
- The sight of the accident victim's injuries made her retch and cover her mouth.
- The sudden flare-up of her gastritis made her retch and convulse in pain.
FAQs About the word retch
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, barf, puke, eject,hurl, spew, throw up, heave, gag, upchuck
No antonyms found.
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.
