Synonyms of itching

itching 1 of 2

adjective

as in bleeding

Related Words

• bleeding
• nagging
• stinging
• burning
• inflamed
• swollen
• prickling
• smarting
• pinching
• pricking
• cramping
• chafing
• festering
• severe
• threatening
• aching
• harmful
• damaging
• raw
• detrimental
• injurious
• sore
• painful
• grievous
• hurting
• agonizing
• pernicious
• tender
• noxious
• deleterious
• hurtful
• excruciating
• torturous
• wounding
• achy
• afflictive
• nasty

Dissimilar Words

• helping
• painless
• healing
• indolent
• remedial
• curative

itching

2 of 2

verb

present participle of itch

as in bothering

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

• bothering
• bugging
• annoying
• irritating
• persecuting
• getting
• aggravating
• eating
• chafing
• griping
• exasperating
• worrying
• burning (up)
• irking
• nettling
• spiting
• vexing
• infuriating
• riling
• teasing
• ruffling
• grating
• rasping
• peeving
• hacking (off)
• frosting
• piquing
• angering
• getting to
• wearing on
• plaguing
• galling
• narking
• putting out
• provoking
• nagging
• rubbing the wrong way
• insulting
• getting on one's nerves
• sticking in one's craw
• harassing
• hassling
• inflaming
• getting one's goat
• upsetting
• setting one's teeth on edge
• rousing
• pestering
• offending
• agitating
• heckling
• badgering
• distressing
• enraging
• antagonizing
• discomforting
• harrying
• maddening
• rankling
• unsettling
• exercising
• baiting
• roiling
• fretting
• incensing
• disquieting
• bullyragging
• outraging
• deviling
• undoing
• perturbing
• discomposing
• affronting
• unhinging
• freaking (out)
• hagriding
• miffing

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• appeasing
• gratifying
• satisfying
• obliging
• pleasing
• pacifying
• placating
• delighting
• conciliating
• cheering
• mollifying
• propitiating
• assuring
• soothing
• comforting
• reassuring
• quieting
• consoling
• contenting
• gladdening
• solacing

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of itching

Verb

Within the womenswear collection, an exploration of the natural world through the lens of bird-watching invites the viewer into an organic and rather iridescent plumage world — a curiosity that has been itching at the designers for some time. — Michael Anthony Hall, Los Angeles Times, 11 Sep. 2026

Just under two years later, the first Cybercabs are starting to hit the streets in Austin, Texas — and Tesla is just itching to sell you one. — Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 10 Sep. 2026

Having starred as Cinderella on Broadway in 2014, Jepsen has been itching to return, if under slightly different conditions. — Katie Heaney, Vulture, 9 Sep. 2026

The Blink Outdoor 4 XR system is 45% off—which is a big deal for anyone itching to upgrade their home security. — Kelsey Fogarty, PC Magazine, 8 Sep. 2026

Tkachuk and his buddies on the Panthers are also itching to get back on the ice with the season drawing closer. — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 7 Sep. 2026

While he's helped run his family's restaurant in Baltimore County for many years, he's been itching to start up his own. — Dennis Valera, CBS News, 22 Aug. 2026

Sterling Point fans are already itching for a second season of the coming-of-age series following season 1’s dramatic finale. — Kelly Allen, PEOPLE, 19 Aug. 2026

The Cougars will be itching to erase that runner-up finish and crack the CFP. — Maura Carey, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2026