itch - Similar and Opposite Words

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Here are the synonyms for itch , a list of similar words for itch from our thesaurus that you can use

Noun

an irritating cutaneous sensation that produces a desire to scratch

Synonyms

• itch
• itchiness
• itching

More generic

• cutaneous sensation
• haptic sensation
• skin sensation

More specific

• pruritus

Noun

a strong restless desire

Synonyms

• itch
• urge

More generic

• desire

Noun

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

Synonyms

• itch
• scabies

More generic

• infection

Verb

have a strong desire or urge to do something

Synonyms

• itch
• spoil

More generic

• desire
• want

Verb

scrape or rub as if to relieve itching

Synonyms

• itch
• rub
• scratch

More generic

• irritate

Verb

have or perceive an itch

Synonyms

• itch

More generic

• ache
• hurt
• smart

More specific

• prickle
• tickle
• tingle
• titillate
• vellicate

Verb

cause to perceive an itch

Synonyms

• itch

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