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Synonyms for itching

Definitions

  1. n. 1

    A sensation that itches.

Forms

Plural
itchings → prurituses, cravings, pruriences, pruriencies…

Example sentences

  • craving I am always craving new knowledge about anything.
  • itchiness A cool shower sometimes helps relieve the itchiness.

Popularity over time

Word1850 → 2019Trend
itchingrising
cravingrising
pruritusrising
itchinessrising
pruriencerising
pruriencyfalling

Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.

By length

7 letters
craving2
8 letters
pruritus
9 letters
itchiness, prurience, pruriency

The small number after each word is its number of syllables (craving2 = 2 syllables).