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retch vs throw up

throw up vs retch

retch is a noun but throw up is not a noun.

retch and throw up both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
retch Yes No Yes No
throw up No No Yes No
As verbs, retch and throw up are synonyms defined as:
  • retch and throw up: 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, sick, spew, spue, upchuck, vomit, vomit up.
retch (noun) throw up (noun)
an involuntary spasm of ineffectual vomiting
retch (verb) throw up (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 throw up

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