Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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vellicate | No | No | Yes | No |
itch | Yes | No | Yes | No |
vellicate (noun) | itch (noun) |
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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 |
vellicate (verb) | itch (verb) |
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irritate as if by a nip, pinch, or tear | have a strong desire or urge to do something |
touch (a body part) lightly so as to excite the surface nerves and cause uneasiness, laughter, or spasmodic movements | have or perceive an itch |
scrape or rub as if to relieve itching | |
cause to perceive an itch |