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Another word for retch

Choosing another word for retch depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• verb (Context 1)

To make the sound and physical movement of vomiting, especially involuntarily and without bringing anything up.

Usage Example

"The rough waves of the storm made several passengers gag over the side of the boat."

Strongest
gag
dry-heave
heave
Strong
keck

• noun (Context 2)

An involuntary spasm of ineffectual vomiting; a gagging movement or sound.

Usage Example

"The foul odor coming from the spoiled food caused him to give a sudden dry heave."

Strongest
dry heave
heave
Strong
gag

• Nearby Words

retarget
retargeting
retax
retch
reteach
reteam
retell

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Retch. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/retch
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