itch

/ɪtʃ/

Definitions

1. noun

a feeling of discomfort or irritation on the skin, often caused by an allergic reaction, insect bite, or skin condition

“She scratched the itchy spot on her arm all day.”

2. verb

to feel or cause a feeling of discomfort or irritation on the skin

“This poison oak is making me itch all over.”

3. verb (transitive)

to stimulate or cause a feeling of discomfort or irritation on the skin

“The sunburn was making my skin itch.”

Synonyms

  • irritate
  • prickle
  • scrub
  • tingle

Antonyms

  • smooth
  • soothe