Difference between Retch and Chuck

What is the difference between Retch and Chuck?

Retch as a verb is to make an unsuccessful effort to vomit; to strain, as in vomiting. while Chuck as a verb is to throw, esp. in a careless or inaccurate manner.

Retch

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To make an unsuccessful effort to vomit; to strain, as in vomiting.

Chuck

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To throw, esp. in a careless or inaccurate manner.To discard, to throw away.To vomit.To throw the ball rather than bowl it.

Part of speech: noun

Definition: Meat from the shoulder of a cow or other animal.In general, a mechanical device to hold something, such as a drill bit, firmly in place, as in a high-speed rotating machine such as a drill or grinder.An act of vomiting.A gentle touch.Friend or close acquaintance.

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