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excrete vs retch

retch vs excrete

excrete is not a noun while retch is a noun.

excrete and retch both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
excrete No No Yes No
retch Yes No Yes No
As verbs, retch is a hyponym of excrete; that is, retch is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than excrete:
  • excrete: eliminate from the body
  • retch: eject the contents of the stomach through the mouth
excrete (noun) retch (noun)
an involuntary spasm of ineffectual vomiting
excrete (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 excrete and retch

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