ITCH

• (noun) an irritating cutaneous sensation that produces a desire to scratch

  synonyms : itchiness , itching

• (noun) a strong restless desire

  "why this urge to travel?"

  synonyms : urge

• (noun) a contagious skin infection caused by the itch mite; characterized by persistent itching and skin irritation

  "he has a bad case of the itch"

  synonyms : scabies

• (verb) have a strong desire or urge to do something

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

  synonyms : spoil

• (verb) scrape or rub as if to relieve itching

  "Don't scratch your insect bites!"

  synonyms : rub , scratch

• (verb) have or perceive an itch

  "I'm itching--the air is so dry!"

• (verb) cause to perceive an itch

  "his skin itched"

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