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itch
noun
verb
an irritating cutaneous sensation that produces a desire to scratch
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noun
an irritating cutaneous sensation that produces a desire to scratch
noun
a strong restless desire
“why this urge to travel?”
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”
verb
have a strong desire or urge to do something
“She is itching to start the project”
verb
scrape or rub as if to relieve itching
“Don't scratch your insect bites!”
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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Example Sentences
why this urge to travel?
he has a bad case of the itch
She is itching to start the project
He is spoiling for a fight
Don't scratch your insect bites!
I'm itching — the air is so dry!
his skin itched
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