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egest vs retch

retch vs egest

egest is not a noun while retch is a noun.

egest and retch both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
egest No No Yes No
retch Yes No Yes No
As verbs, retch is a hyponym of egest; that is, retch is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than egest:
  • egest: eliminate from the body
  • retch: eject the contents of the stomach through the mouth
egest (noun) retch (noun)
an involuntary spasm of ineffectual vomiting
egest (verb) retch (verb)
eliminate from the body eject the contents of the stomach through the mouth
make an unsuccessful effort to vomit; strain to vomit
Difference between egest and retch

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