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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