Meaning of the word retching in English

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

retching

US /ˈrɛtʃɪŋ/
UK /ˈrɛtʃɪŋ/

Noun

the action of making movements as if vomiting

Example:
The sound of his retching filled the quiet room.
She was overcome with nausea and began retching.

Verb

making movements as if vomiting

Example:
He spent the night retching into the toilet.
The smell of the rotten food made her start retching.
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