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RETCHES

(noun, verb)
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Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Retches.

Retches - as a noun

An involuntary spasm of ineffectual vomiting

Example: "A bad case of the heaves"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
heave11

Retches - as a verb

Eject the contents of the stomach through the mouth

Example: "After drinking too much, the students vomited"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
be sickcast6cat5chuck16disgorge11honk11puke10purge8regorge9regurgitate13sick10spew9spue6throw upupchuck20vomit up

Make an unsuccessful effort to vomit; strain to vomit

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
gag5heave11

Example Sentences

"He retches every time he sees blood."
"He retches violently after consuming alcohol."
"She retches and gags at the sight of raw meat."
"He retches whenever he steps into a hospital."
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Word Game Points

Is RETCHES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, retches is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

RETCHES has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.

Is RETCHES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, retches is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
RETCHES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.

Is RETCHES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, retches is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
RETCHES has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.

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