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English noun: itch

1. itch (state) a contagious skin infection caused by the itch mite; characterized by persistent itching and skin irritation


SamplesHe has a bad case of the itch.


Synonymsscabies


Broader (hypernym)infection

2. itch (feeling) a strong restless desire


SamplesWhy this urge to travel?.


Synonymsurge


Broader (hypernym)desire

3. itch (cognition) an irritating cutaneous sensation that produces a desire to scratch


Synonymsitchiness, itching


Broader (hypernym)cutaneous sensation, haptic sensation, skin sensation


Narrower (hyponym)pruritus


English verb: itch

1. itch (perception) scrape or rub as if to relieve itching


SamplesDon't scratch your insect bites!.


Synonymsrub, scratch


Pattern of useSomething ----s.
Somebody ----s something.
Something ----s somebody.
Something ----s something


Broader (hypernym)irritate

2. itch (perception) have or perceive an itch


SamplesI'm itching--the air is so dry!.


Pattern of useSomething ----s.
Something ----s somebody.
Somebody ----s PP.
Somebody's (body part) ----s


Broader (hypernym)ache, hurt, smart


Narrower (hyponym)prickle, tickle, tingle, titillate, vellicate

3. itch (perception) cause to perceive an itch


SamplesHis skin itched.


Pattern of useSomething ----s

4. itch (emotion) have a strong desire or urge to do something


SamplesShe is itching to start the project.
He is spoiling for a fight.


Synonymsspoil


Pattern of useSomebody ----s to INFINITIVE


Broader (hypernym)desire, want









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