Synonyms for scratch

Noun

1. abrasion, scratch, scrape, excoriation, wound, lesion

usage: an abraded area where the skin is torn or worn off

2. incision, scratch, prick, slit, dent, depression, impression, imprint

usage: a depression scratched or carved into a surface

3. boodle, bread, cabbage, clams, dinero, dough, gelt, kale, lettuce, lolly, lucre, loot, moolah, pelf, scratch, shekels, simoleons, sugar, wampum, money

usage: informal terms for money

4. chicken feed, scratch, mash

usage: dry mash for poultry

5. scrape, scraping, scratch, scratching, noise

usage: a harsh noise made by scraping; "the scrape of violin bows distracted her"

6. scribble, scratch, scrawl, cacography, handwriting, hand, script

usage: poor handwriting

7. scratch, scrape, scar, mark, blemish, defect, mar

usage: an indication of damage

Verb

1. rub, fray, fret, chafe, scratch, touch, adjoin, meet, contact

usage: cause friction; "my sweater scratches"

2. scratch, scrape, scratch up, incise, scratch out

usage: cut the surface of; wear away the surface of

3. rub, scratch, itch, irritate

usage: scrape or rub as if to relieve itching; "Don't scratch your insect bites!"