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Synonyms to Itching

Noun

Sense 1:

1. Pruritus: a sensation that causes the desire to scratch the affected area.

Sample Sentence: I couldn't sleep last night because the pruritus on my arm was driving me crazy.

Sense 2:

2. Irritation: a feeling of discomfort or unease that provokes scratching or rubbing.

Sample Sentence: The mosquito bite left an irritation on my leg that lasted for days.

Verb

Sense 1:

1. Scratch: to rub or scrape the skin with fingernails or a sharp object to relieve itching.

Sample Sentence: The little girl couldn't resist scratching her mosquito bites, causing them to become even more inflamed.

Sense 2:

2. Rub: to apply pressure or friction with a repeated back and forth motion on an itchy area.

Sample Sentence: She would rub her palms together vigorously when feeling an itchy sensation on her hands.

Adjective

Sense 1:

1. Scratchy: causing a sensation resembling itching, often resulting from irritation or allergens.

Sample Sentence: The scratchy fabric of the sweater made her skin break out in hives.

Sense 2:

2. Itchy: having or producing an itch; provoking the desire to scratch.

Sample Sentence: After rolling around in the grass, his legs felt itchy and he had to scratch them.