itch
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Definitions
Noun
a contagious skin infection caused by the itch mite; characterized by persistent itching and skin irritation; "he has a bad case of the itch"
Noun
a strong restless desire; "why this urge to travel?"
Noun
an irritating cutaneous sensation that produces a desire to scratch
Verb
scrape or rub as if to relieve itching; "Don''t scratch your insect bites!"
Verb
have or perceive an itch; "I''m itching--the air is so dry!"
Verb
cause to perceive an itch; "his skin itched"
Verb
have a strong desire or urge to do something; "She is itching to start the project"; "He is spoiling for a fight"