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)
scabies11An irritating cutaneous sensation that produces a desire to scratch
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
itchiness14itching13Hypernyms (Closely Related)
cutaneous sensationhaptic sensationskin sensationHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Itches - as a verb
Scrape or rub as if to relieve itching
Example: "Don't scratch your insect bites!"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
rub5scratch14Have or perceive an itch
Example: "I'm itching--the air is so dry!"
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
ache9hurt7smart7Hyponyms (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)
spoil7Example 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."
Word Game Points
Is ITCHES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, itches is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
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 WordITCHES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.
Is ITCHES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, itches is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordITCHES has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.
