Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Definitions

retch

[rech] / rɛtʃ /








Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

On the record she punctuates that line with an exaggerated retch.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 24, 2023

His mum Dawn Kafi, from Liverpool, said food made him retch and gag.

From BBC • Jan. 18, 2022

I can tolerate some dairy, but I still have to repress a retch at the sight of yogurt.

From New York Times • Aug. 24, 2021

We retch, say “yuck”, and back off to protect ourselves from exposure to them and their disease-laden possibilities.

From The Guardian • Nov. 19, 2019

I retch again and again, and when my stomach is empty, the dry heaves take over.

From "Internment" by Samira Ahmed




Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Look it up. Learn it forever.

Remember "retch" for good with VocabTrainer. Expand your vocabulary effortlessly with personalized learning tools that adapt to your goals.

Take me to Vocabulary.com