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retch vs sick

sick vs retch

retch and sick both are nouns.

retch is not an adjective while sick is an adjective.

retch and sick both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
retch Yes No Yes No
sick Yes Yes Yes No
As verbs, retch and sick are synonyms defined as:
  • retch and sick: eject the contents of the stomach through the mouth
Other synonyms of retch include barf, be sick, cast, cat, chuck, disgorge, honk, puke, purge, regorge, regurgitate, spew, spue, throw up, upchuck, vomit, vomit up.
retch (noun) sick (noun)
an involuntary spasm of ineffectual vomiting people who are sick
retch (adjective) sick (adjective)
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
shockingly repellent; inspiring horror
having a strong distaste from surfeit
affected with madness or insanity
deeply affected by a strong feeling
(of light) lacking in intensity or brightness; dim or feeble
feeling nausea; feeling about to vomit
retch (verb) 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
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