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ITCH

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 7 meanings of the word Itch.

How to pronounce itch:

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Itch - as a noun

A contagious skin infection caused by the itch mite; characterized by persistent itching and skin irritation

Example: "He has a bad case of the itch"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
scabies11

A strong restless desire

Example: "Why this urge to travel?"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
urge5

An irritating cutaneous sensation that produces a desire to scratch

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
itchiness14itching13
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
cutaneous sensationhaptic sensationskin sensation
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Itch - as a verb

Scrape or rub as if to relieve itching

Example: "Don't scratch your insect bites!"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
rub5scratch14

Have or perceive an itch

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

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
ache9hurt7smart7
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Cause to perceive an itch

Example: "His skin itched"

Have a strong desire or urge to do something

Example: "She is itching to start the project"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
spoil7

Example Sentences

"I have an itch on my nose."
"Scratching the itch only made it worse."
"She felt a persistent itch on her back."
"I can't concentrate with this itch on my arm."
"The wool sweater gave him a terrible itch."
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Word Game Points

Is ITCH a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, itch is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

ITCH has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.

Is ITCH a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, itch is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
ITCH has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 9.

Is ITCH a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, itch is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
ITCH has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.

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