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May 26, 2012
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Synonyms for itch

Noun

1. scabies, itch, infection
usage: a contagious skin infection caused by the itch mite; characterized by persistent itching and skin irritation; "he has a bad case of the itch"
2. urge, itch, desire
usage: a strong restless desire; "why this urge to travel?"
3. itch, itchiness, itching, cutaneous sensation, haptic sensation, skin sensation
usage: an irritating cutaneous sensation that produces a desire to scratch

Verb

1. rub, scratch, itch, irritate
usage: scrape or rub as if to relieve itching; "Don't scratch your insect bites!"
2. itch, ache, smart, hurt
usage: have or perceive an itch; "I'm itching--the air is so dry!"
3. itch, spoil, desire, want
usage: have a strong desire or urge to do something; "She is itching to start the project"; "He is spoiling for a fight"
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