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Definition of itch

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

Similar Words: itchiness, itching, urge, scabies, spoil, rub, scratch

Hyponyms: pruritus, tickle, titillate, vellicate, tingle, prickle

Derivational Morphology: rub, scratch, spoil, urge, itchiness, itching, scabies, abrasion, scrape, excoriation, scratcher, wipe

Anagrams: chit

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