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RETCH

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Retch.

How to pronounce retch:

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Retch - as a noun

An involuntary spasm of ineffectual vomiting

Example: "A bad case of the heaves"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
heave11

Retch - as a verb

Eject the contents of the stomach through the mouth

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

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
be sickcast6cat5chuck16disgorge11honk11puke10purge8regorge9regurgitate13sick10spew9spue6throw upupchuck20vomit up

Make an unsuccessful effort to vomit; strain to vomit

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
gag5heave11

Example Sentences

"The smell of rotten eggs made him retch uncontrollably."
"Just the thought of eating raw oysters makes me retch."
"She retched violently after having a sip of the spoiled milk."
"The foul odor emanating from the garbage can caused him to retch."
"Watching him retch after drinking too much alcohol was a sobering sight."
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Word Game Points

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

RETCH has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.

Is RETCH a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, retch is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
RETCH has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 10.

Is RETCH a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, retch is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
RETCH has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.

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