itch

Nouns

  • (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
    scabies,
  • (n) a strong restless desire
    • why this urge to travel?
    urge,
  • (n) an irritating cutaneous sensation that produces a desire to scratch itchiness, itching,

Verbs

  • (v) scrape or rub as if to relieve itching
    • Don't scratch your insect bites!
    rub, scratch,
  • (v) have or perceive an itch
    • I'm itching--the air is so dry!
  • (v) cause to perceive an itch
    • his skin itched
  • (v) have a strong desire or urge to do something
    • She is itching to start the project
    • He is spoiling for a fight
    spoil,

Synonyms

scabies rub scratch urge itchiness itching spoil

Words of close approximity

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itchiness itching itch mite itchy itchy feet