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retch

verb

/rɛtʃ/

Meaning

to make the sound and movement of vomiting without bringing anything up

The smell of spoiled food made him retch violently.

gag and retch

heave, gag, vomit, puke, throw up

swallow, digest

make someone retch, retch violently, retch sound, gag and retch

to hold responsible for a fault; to find fault with

to refuse to buy, use, or participate in something as a protest

To make someone weaker or less effective; to deprive of strength or vigor.

to be exceptionally good at or proficient in an activity or subject

To return to a former or less developed state.

To swing or move back and forth between two points or states