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1. | [ verb ] scrape or rub as if to relieve itching | |
Synonyms: | scratch rub | |
Examples: | "Don't scratch your insect bites!" |
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Related terms: | irritate scratcher rub | |
2. | [ verb ] have or perceive an itch | |
Examples: | "I'm itching--the air is so dry!" |
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Related terms: | ache tingle tickle scabies | |
3. | [ noun ] a strong restless desire | |
Synonyms: | urge | |
Examples: | "why this urge to travel?" |
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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" |
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Related terms: | infection | |
5. | [ verb ] have a strong desire or urge to do soemthing | |
Examples: | "She is itching to start the project" |
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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" |
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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 |