noun
an irritating cutaneous sensation that produces a desire to scratch
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verb
scrape or rub as if to relieve itching
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- Don't scratch your insect bites!
verb
have or perceive an itch
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- I'm itching--the air is so dry!
verb
cause to perceive an itch
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- his skin itched
verb
have a strong desire or urge to do something
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- She is itching to start the project
- He is spoiling for a fight