noun
a contagious skin infection caused by the itch mite
Synonyms
Examples
- characterized by persistent itching and skin irritation
- he has a bad case of the itch
noun
a strong restless desire
Synonyms
Examples
- why this urge to travel?
noun
an irritating cutaneous sensation that produces a desire to scratch
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verb
scrape or rub as if to relieve itching
Synonyms
Examples
- Don't scratch your insect bites!
verb
have or perceive an itch
Examples
- I'm itching--the air is so dry!
verb
cause to perceive an itch
Examples
- his skin itched
verb
have a strong desire or urge to do something
Synonyms
Examples
- She is itching to start the project
- He is spoiling for a fight