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retch vs barf

barf vs retch

retch and barf both are nouns.

retch and barf both are verbs.

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

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