itch

noun

an irritating cutaneous sensation that produces a desire to scratch

a strong restless desire

a contagious skin infection caused by the itch mite

verb

have a strong desire or urge to do something

cause to perceive an itch

have or perceive an itch

scrape or rub as if to relieve itching

Synonyms for itch

itchinessn scratchn scabiesn pruritusn psora tinglen eczeman pricklingn dermatitisn urgev yeuk achen irritationn ringwormn

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