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• Substantivo que designa o espasmo involuntário do estômago e do diafragma que simula o ato de vomitar, mas sem expelir o conteúdo gástrico; também pode se referir ao próprio movimento ou à ânsia de vômito.

A noun referring to an involuntary spasm of the stomach and diaphragm that mimics vomiting but does not expel the contents of the stomach.

1. B2formal

   An involuntary spasm of the stomach and throat muscles that attempts to vomit but does not produce any stomach contents.

   Ânsia de vômito

   • The smell caused a sudden retch.
   • He felt a retch but nothing came up.
   • A dry retch can be more painful than actual vomiting.

   Sinônimosgagheave

• Verbo que descreve a tentativa involuntária de vomitar, muitas vezes sem que saia conteúdo do estômago; também pode indicar o movimento convulsivo da garganta e do estômago nessa tentativa.

A verb used to describe the act of making an involuntary effort to vomit, often without bringing anything up from the stomach.

1. Eject stomach contentsB2formal

   To forcefully expel the contents of the stomach through the mouth.

   Vomitar

   • He retched after eating the spoiled food.
   • The smell made her retch uncontrollably.
   • He retched several times before finally feeling better.

   Sinônimosbarfheavepukeregurgitatespewthrow upupchuckvomit

2. Unsuccessful vomiting effortB2formal

   To make an involuntary attempt to vomit without actually bringing anything up.

   Tentativa inútil de vomitar

   • She retched but nothing came out.
   • The patient retched repeatedly due to nausea.
   • He retched over the sink, but his stomach was empty.

   Sinônimosgagheave