ITCH as NOUN

  1. Meaning
    • an irritating cutaneous sensation that produces a desire to scratch
    Synonym(s) Hypernyms(s) itch is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Hyponym(s) Derived(s)
  2. Meaning
    • a strong restless desire
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • why this urge to travel?
    Hypernyms(s) itch is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Derived(s)
  3. Meaning
    • a contagious skin infection caused by the itch mite
    • characterized by persistent itching and skin irritation
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • 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 Derived(s)

ITCH as VERB

  1. Meaning
    • have a strong desire or urge to do something
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • 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 Derived(s)
  2. Meaning
    • scrape or rub as if to relieve itching
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • 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 Derived(s)
  3. Meaning
    • have or perceive an itch
    Usage Example(s)
    • 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 Hyponym(s) Derived(s)