Itch

usgb/ɪtʃ/
verb

Feeling or causing a prickly or irritating sensation on your skin.

The mosquito bites made me itch all day.
Visual representation of "itch" - Feeling or causing a prickly or irritating sensation on your skin

Often appears as...

  • scratch an itch
  • itching sensation
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Associated Actions

Itch is often accompanied by the desire to scratch, rub, or touch the skin.

Illustration for Associated Actions
The label in my shirt is so itchy, I can't stop scratching it.
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Physical Discomfort

Itch in the verb form suggests a physical sensation that is hard to ignore.

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Every time I wear wool, it makes my arms itch terribly.
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