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itch vs tingle

tingle vs itch

itch and tingle both are nouns.

itch and tingle both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
itch Yes No Yes No
tingle Yes No Yes No
As verbs, tingle is a hyponym of itch; that is, tingle is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than itch:
  • itch: have or perceive an itch
  • tingle: cause a stinging or tingling sensation
Other hyponyms of itch include tickle, titillate, vellicate, prickle.
itch (noun) tingle (noun)
an irritating cutaneous sensation that produces a desire to scratch a somatic sensation as from many tiny stings
a strong restless desire an almost pleasurable sensation of fright
a contagious skin infection caused by the itch mite; characterized by persistent itching and skin irritation
itch (verb) tingle (verb)
have a strong desire or urge to do something cause a stinging or tingling sensation
have or perceive an itch
scrape or rub as if to relieve itching
cause to perceive an itch
Difference between itch and tingle

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