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1. An irritating cutaneous sensation that produces a desire to scratch
   - itchiness, itching
    
2. [informal] A strong restless desire
   "why this itch to travel?";
   - urge
    
3. A contagious skin infection caused by the itch mite; characterized by persistent itching and skin irritation
   "he has a bad case of the itch";
   - scabies

1. Scrape with the fingers as if to relieve itching
   "Don't itch your insect bites!";
   - rub, scratch
    
2. Have or perceive an itch
   "I'm itching--the air is so dry!"
    
3. Cause to perceive an itch
   "his skin itched"
    
4. [informal] Have a strong desire or urge to do something
   "She is itching to start the project";
   - spoil

Derived forms: itched, itches, itching

Type of: ache, cutaneous sensation, desire, haptic sensation, hurt, infection, irritate, skin sensation, smart, want

Encyclopedia: Itch