Definitions
- Describing the act of trying to vomit or feeling nauseous. - Referring to a physical reaction to unpleasant smells, tastes, or sights. - Talking about a reflexive response to certain stimuli that causes discomfort or sickness.
- Referring to the act of expelling stomach contents through the mouth. - Describing a physical reaction to illness, food poisoning, or excessive alcohol consumption. - Talking about a sudden and forceful expulsion of stomach contents due to various reasons.
List of Similarities
- 1Both involve the expulsion of stomach contents.
- 2Both are physical reactions to discomfort or sickness.
- 3Both can be caused by various factors such as illness, food poisoning, or unpleasant stimuli.
- 4Both can cause discomfort and embarrassment.
- 5Both are involuntary responses to certain stimuli.
What is the difference?
- 1Action: Retch is the act of trying to vomit while vomit is the actual expulsion of stomach contents.
- 2Intensity: Vomit is more forceful and violent than retch.
- 3Frequency: Retch can occur multiple times before actual vomiting, while vomit is a one-time event.
- 4Sound: Retch is often associated with a gagging or choking sound, while vomit is associated with a splattering or gurgling sound.
- 5Connotation: Retch is less severe and more common than vomit, which is often associated with illness or excessive drinking.
Remember this!
Retch and vomit both refer to the expulsion of stomach contents, but there are differences between them. Retch is the act of trying to vomit, often accompanied by a gagging or choking sound, while vomit is the actual expulsion of stomach contents, often with a splattering or gurgling sound. Vomit is more intense and forceful than retch, and it is often associated with illness or excessive drinking.
