Retching: meaning, definitions and examples

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retching

 

[ หˆrษ›tสƒษชล‹ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

feeling ill

The act of making an involuntary attempt to vomit. It is usually accompanied by a spasmodic, involuntary contraction of the diaphragm and spasms of the stomach muscles. Retching is often a sign of a stomach virus or food poisoning.

Synonyms

gag, heave, vomit

Examples of usage

  • He was retching uncontrollably after eating the spoiled food.
  • The smell was so strong that it caused her to start retching.
Context #2 | Verb

strong emotional reaction

To make the sound and motion of vomiting without bringing anything up. It is often associated with a strong emotional reaction like disgust, horror, or repulsion.

Synonyms

gag, heave, wretch

Examples of usage

  • The gruesome scene in the movie had her retching in her seat.
  • The sight of the decaying food made him start retching.

Translations

Translations of the word "retching" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น arcadas

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค‰เคฒเฅเคŸเฅ€ เค†เคจเฅ‡ เค•เฅ€ เค•เฅเคฐเคฟเคฏเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Wรผrgen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ muntah-muntah

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั€ะฒะพั‚ะฝะธะน ั€ะตั„ะปะตะบั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ odruch wymiotny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅ˜”ๅๅๅฐ„

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท haut-le-cล“ur

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ arcadas

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kusma refleksi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ตฌํ†  ๋ฐ˜์‚ฌ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชู‚ูŠุค

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zvracenรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ zvracanie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅนฒๅ‘•

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ bruhanje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ uppkรถst

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›าฑััƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒคแƒฃแƒ แƒ—แƒฎแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qusma refleksi

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ arcadas

Etymology

The word "retching" dates back to the 14th century and is derived from the Middle English word "retchynge," which means to clear the throat or spit. Over time, the meaning evolved to its current usage to describe the act of attempting to vomit. The sensation of retching has been described in literature and medical texts throughout history, highlighting its connection to feelings of nausea and disgust.

See also: retch.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #29,885, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.