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retch vs puke

puke vs retch

retch and puke both are nouns.

retch and puke both are verbs.

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

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