itch
1.
(
verb
) have or perceive an itch
Related Words:
ache
,
hurt
,
prickle
,
smart
,
tickle
,
tingle
2.
(
noun
) an irritating cutaneous sensation that produces a desire to scratch
Synonyms:
itching
Related Words:
cutaneous sensation
,
haptic sensation
,
pruritus
,
skin sensation
3.
(
noun
) a strong restless desire; "why this urge to travel?"
Synonyms:
urge
Related Words:
desire
4.
(
noun
) a contagious skin infection caused by the itch mite (Sarcoptes scaboi); characterized by persistent itching and skin irritation; "he has a bad case of the itch"
Synonyms:
scabies
Related Words:
infection
5.
(
verb
) scrape or rub as if to relieve itching
Synonyms:
rub
,
scratch
Related Words:
irritate
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