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retch vs excrete

excrete vs retch

retch is a noun but excrete is not a noun.

retch and excrete both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
retch Yes No Yes No
excrete No No Yes No
As verbs, excrete is a hypernym of retch; that is, excrete is a word with a broader meaning than retch:
  • retch: eject the contents of the stomach through the mouth
  • excrete: eliminate from the body
Other hypernyms of retch include egest, eliminate, pass.
retch (noun) excrete (noun)
an involuntary spasm of ineffectual vomiting
retch (verb) excrete (verb)
eject the contents of the stomach through the mouth eliminate from the body
make an unsuccessful effort to vomit; strain to vomit
Difference between retch and excrete

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