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ITCHES

(noun, verb)
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Definitions

There are 7 meanings of the word Itches.

Itches - as a noun

A contagious skin infection caused by the itch mite; characterized by persistent itching and skin irritation

Example: "He has a bad case of the itch"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
scabies

A strong restless desire

Example: "Why this urge to travel?"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
urge

An irritating cutaneous sensation that produces a desire to scratch

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
itchinessitching
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
cutaneous sensationhaptic sensationskin sensation
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Itches - as a verb

Scrape or rub as if to relieve itching

Example: "Don't scratch your insect bites!"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
rubscratch

Have or perceive an itch

Example: "I'm itching--the air is so dry!"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
achehurtsmart
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Cause to perceive an itch

Example: "His skin itched"

Have a strong desire or urge to do something

Example: "She is itching to start the project"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
spoil

Example Sentences

"My mosquito bite itches a lot."
"I can't stop scratching because my skin itches."
"She itches her arm nervously when she's anxious."
"His curiosity itches to know what's inside the box."
"After rolling in the grass, the dog itches all over."
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Word Game Points

Is ITCHES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, itches is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

ITCHES has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.

Is ITCHES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, itches is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
ITCHES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.

Is ITCHES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, itches is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
ITCHES has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.

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