what does itch mean?
ITCH as NOUN
- Meaning
- an irritating cutaneous sensation that produces a desire to scratch
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Hypernyms(s) itch is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
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Hypernyms(s) itch is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
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- Meaning
- a contagious skin infection caused by the itch mite
- characterized by persistent itching and skin irritation
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- he has a bad case of the itch
Hypernyms(s) itch is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
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ITCH as VERB
- Meaning
- have a strong desire or urge to do something
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- She is itching to start the project
- He is spoiling for a fight
Hypernyms(s) itch is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
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- scrape or rub as if to relieve itching
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- Don”t scratch your insect bites!
Hypernyms(s) itch is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
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- I”m itching–the air is so dry!
Hypernyms(s) itch is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
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