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scratch

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of scratch

1 to damage by rubbing against a sharp or rough surface
  • scratched his arm on a branch
Synonyms of scratch

abrade, graze, scrape, scuff
Words Related to scratch

bark, skin

chafe, fret, gall

claw, cut, lacerate

bruise, contuse
Near Antonyms of scratch

polish, smooth, soften, wax
2 to pass roughly and noisily over or against a surface
  • The branches of the willow tree scratch against the windowpane whenever the wind blows.
Synonyms of scratch

grate, grind, rasp, scrape
Words Related to scratch

rub

groan, whine
Near Antonyms of scratch

glide, skate, slide
3 to write or draw hastily or carelessly
  • scratched a quick doodle in the margins
Synonyms of scratch

scrawl, scribble
Words Related to scratch

doodle

jot (down)

ink, inscribe, letter, pen, pencil, print, write

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