Meaning of the word retch in English

What does retch mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

retch

US /retʃ/
UK /retʃ/

Verb

make an unsuccessful attempt to vomit; gag

Example:
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The smell of the rotten food made him retch.
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She began to retch after seeing the gruesome scene.

Noun

an act or sound of retching

Example:
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He gave a sudden retch and then ran to the bathroom.
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The sound of his retch echoed in the quiet room.
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