itch

Noun
  1. A contagious skin infection caused by the itch mite;
    Characterized by persistent itching and skin irritation (synset 114203809)
    "he has a bad case of the itch"
    is a type of: infection - the pathological state resulting from the invasion of the body by pathogenic microorganisms
    same as: scabies
  2. A strong restless desire (synset 107505591)
    "why this urge to travel?"
    is a type of: desire - the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
    same as: urge
  3. An irritating cutaneous sensation that produces a desire to scratch (synset 105731508)
    is a type of: cutaneous sensation, haptic sensation, skin sensation - a sensation localized on the skin
    subtypes: pruritus - an intense itching sensation that can have various causes (as by allergies or infection or lymphoma or jaundice etc.)
    same as: itchiness, itching
Verb
  1. Scrape or rub as if to relieve itching (synset 202124339)
    "Don't scratch your insect bites!"
    is a type of: irritate - excite to an abnormal condition, or chafe or inflame
    same as: rub, scratch
  2. Have or perceive an itch (synset 202125653)
    "I'm itching--the air is so dry!"
    is a type of: ache, hurt, smart - be the source of pain
    subtypes:
    • tickle, titillate, vellicate - touch (a body part) lightly so as to excite the surface nerves and cause uneasiness, laughter, or spasmodic movements
    • prickle, tingle - cause a stinging or tingling sensation
  3. Cause to perceive an itch (synset 202125888)
    "his skin itched"
  4. Have a strong desire or urge to do something (synset 201829703)
    "She is itching to start the project"; "He is spoiling for a fight"
    is a type of: desire, want - feel or have a desire for; want strongly
    same as: spoil

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