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retch vs be sick

be sick vs retch

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

retch and be sick both are verbs.

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

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