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be sick vs retch

retch vs be sick

be sick is not a noun while retch is a noun.

be sick and retch both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
be sick No No Yes No
retch Yes No Yes No
As verbs, be sick and retch are synonyms defined as:
  • be sick and retch: eject the contents of the stomach through the mouth
Other synonyms of be sick include barf, cast, cat, chuck, disgorge, honk, puke, purge, regorge, regurgitate, sick, spew, spue, throw up, upchuck, vomit, vomit up.
be sick (noun) retch (noun)
an involuntary spasm of ineffectual vomiting
be sick (verb) retch (verb)
eject the contents of the stomach through the mouth eject the contents of the stomach through the mouth
make an unsuccessful effort to vomit; strain to vomit
Difference between be sick and retch

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