retch

retch Definition

retch (rec̸h)

intransitive verb

to undergo the straining action of vomiting, esp. without bringing anything up

Etymology: ME *rechen < OE hræcan, to clear the throat, hawk < hraca, clearing of the throat, spittle < IE echoic base *ker- > ring, raven

retch Synonyms

retch Usage Examples

Object

sound: Somewhere in the darkness someone made a dry retching sound.
vomiting: Your dog may show signs of distress by whining, crying, retching, vomiting, gasping for air or restlessness.

Used with why or when

when: I installed Suse, and about went to the bathroom to retch when I realized I had installed a proprietary system.

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