Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
retch
verb
/rɛtʃ/
Definition
To make the sound and movements of vomiting without actually throwing up.
Examples
- He felt sick and began to retch in the corner.
- After eating the expired food, she started to retch uncontrollably.
- The smell was so bad that it made him retch.
Meaning
Retch refers to the action of heaving or gagging, often associated with nausea or the sensation of needing to vomit.
Synonyms
- Gag
- Heave
- Vomit
- Nauseate
