Definitions
- Describing a feeling of disgust or revulsion that causes a physical reaction. - Referring to the act of gagging or heaving due to a strong aversion or nausea. - Talking about a reflexive response to an unpleasant taste, smell, or sight.
- Describing a strong urge to vomit or expel stomach contents. - Referring to the act of vomiting or dry heaving due to nausea or illness. - Talking about a physical response to a noxious or unpleasant stimulus.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe a physical reaction to an unpleasant stimulus.
- 2Both words are associated with feelings of nausea or disgust.
- 3Both words involve a reflexive response from the body.
- 4Both words can be used to describe a person's reaction to a bad smell or taste.
What is the difference?
- 1Intensity: Retch is a stronger reaction than keck, often involving actual vomiting.
- 2Cause: Keck is more likely to be caused by a bad smell or taste, while retch can be caused by a wider range of stimuli.
- 3Duration: Retching can last longer than kecking, and may require medical attention if severe.
- 4Connotation: Retch is a more intense and serious word than keck, and may be associated with illness or injury.
- 5Usage: Keck is less common than retch and may be considered more informal or colloquial.
Remember this!
Keck and retch are synonyms that describe physical reactions to unpleasant stimuli, such as bad smells or tastes. However, retch is a stronger and more intense reaction that can involve actual vomiting, while keck is a milder form of gagging or heaving. Additionally, keck is less common and may be considered more informal or colloquial than retch.
