Synonyms of 'retch'
(verb)
Definition
to undergo spasms of the stomach as if one is vomiting
The smell made me retch.
Synonyms
be sick
It was distressing to see her being sick all the time.
barf (US, slang)
upchuck (US, slang)
do a technicolour yawn (slang)
toss your cookies (US, slang)
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Additional synonyms
in the sense of be sick
It was distressing to see her being sick all the time.
in the sense of chuck
Definition
to vomit
It smelt so bad I thought I was going to chuck.
in the sense of disgorge
Definition
to vomit
Synonyms
chuck (up) (slang, US),
barf (US, slang),
spit up,
chunder (slang, Australian),
upchuck (US, slang),
blow lunch (US, slang),
lose your lunch (US, slang),
do a technicolour yawn (slang),
toss your cookies (US, slang)
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