Synonyms of itched

itched

verb

past tense of itch

as in annoyed

to disturb the peace of mind of (someone) especially by repeated disagreeable acts

don't let her snide put-downs and wisecracks itch you—just ignore her

Synonyms & Similar Words

• annoyed
• irritated
• bothered
• bugged
• persecuted
• got
• aggravated
• chafed
• ate
• worried
• nettled
• griped
• exasperated
• irked
• vexed
• infuriated
• riled
• grated
• galled
• ruffled
• peeved
• angered
• burned (up)
• rasped
• piqued
• got to
• teased
• plagued
• wore on
• provoked
• narked
• frosted
• put out
• spited
• hacked (off)
• insulted
• nagged
• rubbed the wrong way
• inflamed
• got on one's nerves
• upset
• harassed
• stuck in one's craw
• roused
• enraged
• got one's goat
• set one's teeth on edge
• offended
• hassled
• pestered
• heckled
• badgered
• agitated
• maddened
• rankled
• incensed
• antagonized
• unsettled
• roiled
• disquieted
• harried
• perturbed
• outraged
• miffed
• deviled
• distressed
• fretted
• exercised
• baited
• affronted
• discomposed
• discomforted
• undid
• unhinged
• bullyragged
• freaked (out)
• hagrode

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• obliged
• appeased
• pleased
• mollified
• pacified
• satisfied
• delighted
• gratified
• placated
• assured
• propitiated
• soothed
• reassured
• cheered
• conciliated
• comforted
• quieted
• gladdened
• contented
• consoled
• solaced

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of itched

Underwood had divvied up his team between an offensive coordinator (his son, Tyler) and defensive (Zach Hamer) but when Hamer itched to move into more of a player development role, Underwood challenged the duo to find him someone young, smart and willing to tweak, but not reinvent, the defense. — Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 3 Apr. 2026

At times, St James’ Park has itched as if Wembley never happened. — Chris Waugh, New York Times, 16 Mar. 2026

With something like military zeal, the former soldier who once itched to be on the front lines now talks up saving the world’s dwindling varieties of tomato seeds, as well as books about social inequality. — Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 11 Jan. 2026

The skin around Hatchet’s eyes swelled and itched and bled. — Natalie Krebs, Outdoor Life, 24 Dec. 2025