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spew vs retch

retch vs spew

spew is not a noun while retch is a noun.

spew and retch both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
spew No No Yes No
retch Yes No Yes No
As verbs, spew and retch are synonyms defined as:
  • spew and retch: eject the contents of the stomach through the mouth
Other synonyms of spew include barf, be sick, cast, cat, chuck, disgorge, honk, puke, purge, regorge, regurgitate, sick, spue, throw up, upchuck, vomit, vomit up.
spew (noun) retch (noun)
an involuntary spasm of ineffectual vomiting
spew (verb) retch (verb)
eject the contents of the stomach through the mouth eject the contents of the stomach through the mouth
expel or eject (saliva or phlegm or sputum) from the mouth make an unsuccessful effort to vomit; strain to vomit
eject or send out in large quantities, also metaphorical
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