RETCH Synonyms
There are 8 hypernyms of the word retch. (close relations)
Definition of RETCH
Best Alternative Words for RETCH
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heave | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • an upward movement (especially a rhythmical rising and falling) • (geology) a horizontal dislocation • the act of lifting something with great effort • an involuntary spasm of ineffectual vomiting • the act of raising something • throwing something heavy (with great effort) verb • utter a sound, as with obvious effort • throw with great effort • rise and move, as in waves or billows • lift or elevate • move or cause to move in a specified way, direction, or position • breathe noisily, as when one is exhausted • bend out of shape, as under pressure or from heat • make an unsuccessful effort to vomit; strain to vomit | ||||||||
gag | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||||
noun • a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter • restraint put into a person's mouth to prevent speaking or shouting verb • prevent from speaking out • be too tight; rub or press • tie a gag around someone's mouth in order to silence them • make jokes or quips • struggle for breath; have insufficient oxygen intake • cause to retch or choke • make an unsuccessful effort to vomit; strain to vomit | ||||||||
throw up | verbv | |||||||
verb • eject the contents of the stomach through the mouth | ||||||||
cast | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the actors in a play • container into which liquid is poured to create a given shape when it hardens • the distinctive form in which a thing is made • the visual appearance of something or someone • bandage consisting of a firm covering (often made of plaster of Paris) that immobilizes broken bones while they heal • object formed by a mold • the act of throwing dice • the act of throwing a fishing line out over the water by means of a rod and reel • a violent throw verb • put or send forth • deposit • select to play,sing, or dance a part in a play, movie, musical, opera, or ballet • throw forcefully • assign the roles of (a movie or a play) to actors • move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment • form by pouring (e.g., wax or hot metal) into a cast or mold • to remove • choose at random • formulate in a particular style or language • eject the contents of the stomach through the mouth | ||||||||
cat | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a method of examining body organs by scanning them with X rays and using a computer to construct a series of cross-sectional scans along a single axis • feline mammal usually having thick soft fur and no ability to roar: domestic cats; wildcats • an informal term for a youth or man • a spiteful woman gossip • the leaves of the shrub Catha edulis which are chewed like tobacco or used to make tea; has the effect of a euphoric stimulant • a whip with nine knotted cords • a large tracked vehicle that is propelled by two endless metal belts; frequently used for moving earth in construction and farm work • any of several large cats typically able to roar and living in the wild verb • beat with a cat-o'-nine-tails • eject the contents of the stomach through the mouth | ||||||||
chuck | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • informal terms for a meal • the part of a forequarter from the neck to the ribs and including the shoulder blade • a holding device consisting of adjustable jaws that center a workpiece in a lathe or center a tool in a drill verb • throw carelessly • throw away • pat or squeeze fondly or playfully, especially under the chin • eject the contents of the stomach through the mouth | ||||||||
disgorge | verbv | |||||||
verb • cause or allow (a solid substance) to flow or run out or over • eject the contents of the stomach through the mouth | ||||||||
honk | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the cry of a goose (or any sound resembling this) verb • make a strident noise • use the horn of a car • cry like a goose • eject the contents of the stomach through the mouth | ||||||||
puke | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a person who is deemed to be despicable or contemptible • the matter ejected in vomiting verb • eject the contents of the stomach through the mouth | ||||||||
purge | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the act of clearing yourself (or another) from some stigma or charge • an act of removing by cleansing; ridding of sediment or other undesired elements • an abrupt or sudden removal of a person or group from an organization or place verb • oust politically • clear of a charge • make pure or free from sin or guilt • rid of impurities • rinse, clean, or empty with a liquid • eject the contents of the stomach through the mouth • excrete or evacuate (someone's bowels or body) | ||||||||
regorge | verbv | |||||||
verb • eject the contents of the stomach through the mouth | ||||||||
regurgitate | verbv | |||||||
verb • pour or rush back • feed through the beak by regurgitating previously swallowed food • repeat after memorization • eject the contents of the stomach through the mouth | ||||||||
sick | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function noun • people who are sick adjective satellite • feeling nausea; feeling about to vomit • affected with madness or insanity • having a strong distaste from surfeit • (of light) lacking in intensity or brightness; dim or feeble • deeply affected by a strong feeling • shockingly repellent; inspiring horror verb • eject the contents of the stomach through the mouth | ||||||||
spew | verbv | |||||||
verb • expel or eject (saliva or phlegm or sputum) from the mouth • eject or send out in large quantities, also metaphorical • eject the contents of the stomach through the mouth | ||||||||
spue | verbv | |||||||
verb • expel or eject (saliva or phlegm or sputum) from the mouth • eject the contents of the stomach through the mouth | ||||||||
upchuck | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
verb • eject the contents of the stomach through the mouth | ||||||||
be sick | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||||
verb • eject the contents of the stomach through the mouth | ||||||||
vomit up | verbv | |||||||
verb • eject the contents of the stomach through the mouth |