itch
Nouns
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(n) a contagious skin infection caused by the itch mite; characterized by persistent itching and skin irritation
- he has a bad case of the itch
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(n) a strong restless desire
- why this urge to travel?
- (n) an irritating cutaneous sensation that produces a desire to scratch itchiness, itching,
Verbs
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(v) scrape or rub as if to relieve itching
- Don't scratch your insect bites!
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(v) have or perceive an itch
- I'm itching--the air is so dry!
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(v) cause to perceive an itch
- his skin itched
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(v) have a strong desire or urge to do something
- She is itching to start the project
- He is spoiling for a fight