retching

Meanings

• verb

  An act of forcefully expelling the contents of the stomach through the mouth due to feeling sick or nauseous.

  - "After eating spoiled food, John had to retch."
  - "The pregnant woman had to retch several times during her morning sickness."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with retching
hiccupping , tickling , quickening

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Variants

List of all variants of retching that leads to same result
retch , retched , retches , retching

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Etymology

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The word 'retching' comes from the Old English word 'rittan,' which means 'to throw up.'

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Trivia

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1. Retching can also be caused by certain medications or medical conditions.

2. The world record for the longest continuous retching session is held by a man named Steve Howe, who managed to retch for over 12 hours straight.

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Related Concepts

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1. Nausea: A feeling of sickness and discomfort in the stomach, often leading to retching and vomiting.

2. Morning sickness: A condition characterized by nausea, vomiting, and other symptoms, particularly during pregnancy.

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Culture

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In literature, retching is often used to depict a sense of disgust or revulsion, such as in Edgar Allan Poe's 'The Tell-Tale Heart.' In art, retching has been depicted in various forms, including sculpture and painting, to represent the human condition and emotions.

How to Memorize "retching"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the act of forcefully expelling the contents of the stomach through the mouth.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'retching' with feelings of sickness and discomfort.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Retching Rhymes With Wretching,' where 'wretching' is a synonym for 'retching' and helps reinforce the memory.

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