Retched Meaning in English
word · lemma: retch
ˈrɛtʃt
RETCHT
ɹˈɛtʃd
RETCHD
Definition
Made the movements and sounds of vomiting, but often without anything coming out; tried to vomit.
Usage & Nuances
"Retch" and its past tense "retched" are formal or medical terms, describing the act of trying to vomit (sometimes called 'dry heaving'). It does not mean actual vomiting with content coming out. Common with strong smells, illness, or disgust.
Spanish: arcó - hizo arcadasPortuguese (BR): engasgou-se - teve ânsia de vômitoPortuguese (PT): engasgou-se - teve vómitosChinese (Simplified): 干呕Chinese (Traditional): 乾嘔Hindi: उल्टी करने की कोशिश कीArabic: تقيَّأ بدون إخراج شيءBengali: বমি বমি করলো - গ্যাগ করলোRussian: затошнило - стошнило (без рвоты)Japanese: 吐きそうになった - えずいたVietnamese: nôn khan - buồn nônKorean: 헛구역질했다 - 구역질했다Turkish: kustu (kusacak gibi oldu) - öğürdüUrdu: متلی آیا - الٹی محسوس کیIndonesian: mual - hampir muntah
Example Sentences
He retched when he smelled the rotten food.
basic
She retched but nothing came out.
basic
The smell of paint made me retched.
basic
He retched so hard, his eyes watered.
natural
Hearing the story, I almost retched right there.
natural
She covered her mouth and retched into the sink.
natural