retch vs purge

retch and purge both are nouns.

retch and purge both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
retch	Yes	No	Yes	No
purge	Yes	No	Yes	No

As verbs, retch and purge are synonyms defined as:

retch and purge: eject the contents of the stomach through the mouth

Other synonyms of retch include barf, be sick, cast, cat, chuck, disgorge, honk, puke, regorge, regurgitate, sick, spew, spue, throw up, upchuck, vomit, vomit up.

retch (noun)	purge (noun)
an involuntary spasm of ineffectual vomiting	an act of removing by cleansing; ridding of sediment or other undesired elements
	the act of clearing yourself (or another) from some stigma or charge
	an abrupt or sudden removal of a person or group from an organization or place

retch (verb)	purge (verb)
eject the contents of the stomach through the mouth	excrete or evacuate (someone's bowels or body)
make an unsuccessful effort to vomit; strain to vomit	eject the contents of the stomach through the mouth
	rid of impurities
	rinse, clean, or empty with a liquid
	make pure or free from sin or guilt
	clear of a charge
	oust politically

Difference between retch and purge

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