itching (Meaning)
itching (n)
an irritating cutaneous sensation that produces a desire to scratch
itching (p. pr. & vb. n.)
of Itch
Synonyms & Antonyms of itching
Synonyms:
- excruciating
- wounding
- grievous
- tender
- hurtful
- hurting
- achy
- noxious
- deleterious
- pernicious
- agonizing
- painful
- torturous
Antonyms:
No weak antonyms found.
itching Sentence Examples
- The child was itching to get outside and play in the fresh air.
- The mosquito bite was itching so bad that she couldn't focus on anything else.
- The doctor prescribed an ointment to relieve the itching caused by the rash.
- He tried to ignore the itching, but it was driving him crazy.
- The dog scratched its ear, trying to relieve the itching from the fleas.
- The poison ivy rash was causing her skin to itch and burn.
- She applied a cold compress to the itching area to help soothe the irritation.
- The athlete's foot was causing his feet to itch and smell.
- The itching was so severe that it made it difficult to sleep at night.
- The doctor diagnosed the patient with scabies, a skin condition that causes intense itching.
FAQs About the word itching
an irritating cutaneous sensation that produces a desire to scratchof Itch
prickling, stinging, burning, pinching, pricking, inflamed,bleeding, nagging, smarting, cramping
healing, indolent, painless, helping, painless, indolent, healing,helping,remedial, curative
The child was itching to get outside and play in the fresh air.
The mosquito bite was itching so bad that she couldn't focus on anything else.
The doctor prescribed an ointment to relieve the itching caused by the rash.
He tried to ignore the itching, but it was driving him crazy.