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to scratch an itch
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to
,
scratch
,
an
,
itch
.
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scratch
verb
scratched, has scratched, is scratching, scratches
rascar, rascarse
;
arañar, rasguñar
;
rayar, marcar
Scratching an itch
Example sentences of
scratch
verb
•
Will you
scratch
my back for me?
•
Scratching
the itch only makes it worse.
•
The dog
scratched
its ear.
•
You shouldn't
scratch
. It'll just make your itch worse.
•
Thorns
scratched
our legs as we climbed through the briars.
More examples
•
Careful, the cat will
scratch
.
•
The dog was
scratching
at the door.
•
Be careful not to
scratch
the table.
•
Someone
scratched
the paint on my car.
•
The little boy
scratched
lines in the dirt with a stick.
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Synonyms of
scratch
verb
mark
itch
noun
itches
picazón, picor, comezón
;
sarpullido, erupción
;
ansia, deseo
Example sentences of
itch
noun
•
I had a slight
itch
on my back.
•
Scratching only makes the
itch
worse.
•
She's always had an
itch for
adventure.
•
He has an
itch to travel
.
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Synonyms of
itch
noun
desire
,
itching
,
rash
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