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Textual thesaurus for "itch"

(noun) itchiness, itching

an irritating cutaneous sensation that produces a desire to scratch


(noun) urge

a strong restless desire

why this urge to travel?


(noun) scabies

a contagious skin infection caused by the itch mite; characterized by persistent itching and skin irritation

he has a bad case of the itch


(verb) spoil

have a strong desire or urge to do something

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


(verb) rub, scratch

scrape or rub as if to relieve itching

Don't scratch your insect bites!