Definition of 'retch'

Noun

1. an involuntary spasm of ineffectual vomiting; "a bad case of the heaves"
      Synonyms: heave

Verb

1. eject the contents of the stomach through the mouth; "After drinking too much, the students vomited"; "He purged continuously"; "The patient regurgitated the food we gave him last night"
      Synonyms: vomit vomit up purge cast sick cat be sick disgorge regorge puke barf spew spue chuck upchuck honk regurgitate throw up
      Antonyms: keep down
2. make an unsuccessful effort to vomit; strain to vomit
      Synonyms: gag heave

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