itch
1. [ verb ] scrape or rub as if to relieve itching
Synonyms: scratch rub
Examples:

"Don't scratch your insect bites!"

Related terms: irritate scratcher rub
2. [ verb ] have or perceive an itch
Examples:

"I'm itching--the air is so dry!"

Related terms: ache tingle tickle scabies
3. [ noun ] a strong restless desire
Synonyms: urge
Examples:

"why this urge to travel?"

Related terms: desire spoil
4. [ noun ] (medicine) a contagious skin infection caused by the itch mite; characterized by persistent itching and skin irritation
Synonyms: scabies
Examples:

"he has a bad case of the itch"

Related terms: infection
5. [ verb ] have a strong desire or urge to do soemthing
Examples:

"She is itching to start the project"

Related terms: desire
6. [ verb ] have a strong desire or urge to do something
Synonyms: spoil
Examples:

"She is itching to start the project" "He is spoiling for a fight"

Related terms: desire discourage disappoint urge
7. [ noun ] (psychology) an irritating cutaneous sensation that produces a desire to scratch
Synonyms: itchiness itching
Related terms: cutaneous_sensation pruritus
Similar spelling:   itchy
  ithaki
  ithaca
  its