Noun
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an irritating cutaneous sensation that produces a desire to scratch
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a strong restless desire
"why this urge to travel?"
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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
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have a strong desire or urge to do something
"She is itching to start the project"
"He is spoiling for a fight"
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cause to perceive an itch
"his skin itched"
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have or perceive an itch
"I'm itching--the air is so dry!"
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scrape or rub as if to relieve itching
"Don't scratch your insect bites!"