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Meaning of retch
The primary meaning of the word "retch" is to make an effort to vomit.
Etymology of retch
The word "retch" has its roots in Old English and Germanic languages, with the Old English word "hręccan" meaning to belch or vomit, and the Middle English word "rechen" meaning to retch or vomit
Historically, the word has been used to describe the physical act of vomiting or the sensation of nausea that precedes it
Synonyms
Definitions
- To make a violent or involuntary effort to vomit, typically with a retching sound
- To feel a strong urge to vomit, often due to nausea or disgust
Usage Examples
- After eating the spoiled food, she began to retch and eventually vomited
- The smell of the garbage made him retch and cover his mouth
- The patient retched violently after receiving the chemotherapy treatment