itch has definitions from the fields of psychology,medicine
1
[ verb ] scrape or rub as if to relieve itching

Synonyms

scratch rub

Examples

"Don't scratch your insect bites!"

Used in print

(Richard S. Prather, "The Bawdy Beautiful," Cavalier...)

`` I 'm starting to itch '' , she said .

`` Itch '' ?

Mmmm , it sure itches '' .

Related terms

irritate scratcher rub

2
[ verb ] have or perceive an itch

Examples

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

Used in print

(Guy Endore, Voltaire! Voltaire!...)

his fear lest in this closed hall he should suddenly itch to relieve_himself .

Related terms

ache tingle tickle scabies

3
[ noun ] a strong restless desire

Synonyms

urge

Examples

"why this urge to travel?"

Related terms

desire spoil

4
[ noun ] (medicine) a contagious skin infection caused by the itch mite; characterized by persistent itching and skin irritation

Synonyms

scabies

Examples

"he has a bad case of the itch"

Related terms

infection

5
[ verb ] have a strong desire or urge to do soemthing

Examples

"She is itching to start the project"

Related terms

desire

6
[ verb ] have a strong desire or urge to do something

Synonyms

spoil

Examples

"She is itching to start the project" "He is spoiling for a fight"

7
[ noun ] (psychology) an irritating cutaneous sensation that produces a desire to scratch

Synonyms

itchiness itching

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