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RETCHING

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Retching.

Retching - as a noun

An involuntary spasm of ineffectual vomiting

Example: "A bad case of the heaves"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
heave

Retching - as a verb

Eject the contents of the stomach through the mouth

Example: "After drinking too much, the students vomited"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
be sickcastcatchuckdisgorgehonkpukepurgeregorgeregurgitatesickspewspuethrow upupchuckvomit up

Make an unsuccessful effort to vomit; strain to vomit

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
gagheave

Example Sentences

"The sound of his retching echoed through the bathroom."
"The retching was so violent that it made him light-headed."
"She couldn't help but cringe at the retching noises coming from the other room."
"His retching was a clear indication that he had food poisoning."
"The smell of vomit mixed with the retching filled the air."
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Word Game Points

Is RETCHING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, retching is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

RETCHING has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.

Is RETCHING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, retching is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
RETCHING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 16.

Is RETCHING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, retching is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
RETCHING has a WORDFEUD points total of 16.

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