retches
Definitions
Noun
- An involuntary spasm of ineffectual vomiting
Verb
- Eject the contents of the stomach through the mouth
- Make an unsuccessful effort to vomit; strain to vomit
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| 1 | reaches | 2 | 25 |
| 2 | sketches | 2 | 19 |
| 3 | stretches | 2 | 9 |
| 4 | wretched | 2 | 7 |
| 5 | crutches | 2 | 6 |
| 6 | wrenches | 2 | 2 |
| 7 | breathes | 1 | 2 |
| 8 | trenches | 2 | 1 |
| 9 | preaches | 2 | 1 |
| 10 | gretchen | 2 | 1 |
| 11 | britches | 2 | 1 |
| 12 | wretch | 1 | 1 |
| 13 | etches | 2 | 0 |
| 14 | fetches | 2 | 0 |
| 15 | creches | 2 | 0 |
| 16 | stretchers | 2 | 0 |
| 17 | riechers | 2 | 0 |
| 18 | drenches | 2 | 0 |
| 19 | detaches | 3 | 0 |
| 20 | cretchen | 2 | 0 |
| 21 | breaches | 2 | 0 |
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Term
Definitions: 3
Fragments: 1
Sound Alikes: 0
Spelled Like: 21
Words that Follow: 0
Words that Precede: 0
Statistically Associated: 0
Consonant Matches: 0
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This Word in the News:
Masterchef star Matt Preston dry retches after making shock kitchen discovery: 'Beware'
Apr 17, 2025 Daily Mail
Apr 17, 2025 Daily Mail
Physiological changes associated with copper sulfate-induced nausea and retching in felines
Feb 12, 2024 Frontiers
Feb 12, 2024 Frontiers
Murderer retches while sentenced to up to 100 years for torturing autistic brother
Feb 28, 2024 The Independent
Feb 28, 2024 The Independent