itch vs itchiness
itchiness vs itchitch and itchiness both are nouns.
itch is a verb but itchiness is not a verb.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| itch | Yes | No | Yes | No |
| itchiness | Yes | No | No | No |
As nouns,
itch and itchiness
are synonyms defined as:
- itch and itchiness: an irritating cutaneous sensation that produces a desire to scratch
Other synonyms of itch include
itching.
| itch (noun) | itchiness (noun) |
|---|---|
| an irritating cutaneous sensation that produces a desire to scratch | an irritating cutaneous sensation that produces a desire to scratch |
| a strong restless desire | |
| a contagious skin infection caused by the itch mite; characterized by persistent itching and skin irritation |
| itch (verb) | itchiness (verb) |
|---|---|
| have a strong desire or urge to do something | |
| have or perceive an itch | |
| scrape or rub as if to relieve itching | |
| cause to perceive an itch |
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