Retching: meaning, definitions and examples
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retching
[ หrษtสษชล ]
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
Examples of usage
- He was retching uncontrollably after eating the spoiled food.
- The smell was so strong that it caused her to start retching.
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
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:
๐ต๐น arcadas
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคฒเฅเคเฅ เคเคจเฅ เคเฅ เคเฅเคฐเคฟเคฏเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช Wรผrgen
๐ฎ๐ฉ muntah-muntah
๐บ๐ฆ ัะฒะพัะฝะธะน ัะตัะปะตะบั
๐ต๐ฑ odruch wymiotny
๐ฏ๐ต ๅๅๅๅฐ
๐ซ๐ท haut-le-cลur
๐ช๐ธ arcadas
๐น๐ท kusma refleksi
๐ฐ๐ท ๊ตฌํ ๋ฐ์ฌ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุชููุค
๐จ๐ฟ zvracenรญ
๐ธ๐ฐ zvracanie
๐จ๐ณ ๅนฒๅ
๐ธ๐ฎ bruhanje
๐ฎ๐ธ uppkรถst
๐ฐ๐ฟ าาฑัั
๐ฌ๐ช แคแฃแ แแฎแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ qusma refleksi
๐ฒ๐ฝ arcadas
Word origin
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.