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retch
This term describes the physical act of gagging or dry heaving. It focuses on the violent, involuntary contraction of the abdominal muscles and diaphragm. While it is closely related to vomiting, it specifically emphasizes the effort and the sound of the action, often occurring when no food or liquid is actually expelled.
In a social context, the word carries a strong visceral connotation of disgust or extreme illness. It is a descriptive, clinical, yet evocative term used to convey a physical reaction to something repulsive or a symptom of severe nausea.
Meanings
Examples
The smell of the rotting corpse made the detective retch.
I can't believe how bad this smells. I feel like I'm going to retch.
He began to retch violently after inhaling the toxic fumes.
The poison was so potent that she started to retch immediately.
He felt a sudden spasm in his stomach and started to retch.
The sight of the gore caused the rookie officer to retch.