Synonyms of scratch

scratch 1 of 2

noun

1

as in scrape

a harsh grating sound

the scratch of metal on metal is not a good sound for a car to make

Synonyms & Similar Words

• scrape
• creak
• rasp
• clash
• grind
• screech
• jar
• scuff
• croak
• clang
• blast
• clank
• bray
• gargle
• jangle
• bleat
• clangor

2

as in cash

slang something (as pieces of stamped metal or printed paper) customarily and legally used as a medium of exchange, a measure of value, or a means of payment

she treated her buddies to a drink whenever she had the scratch for it

Synonyms & Similar Words

• cash
• money
• coin
• bucks
• currency
• dough
• change
• chips
• gold
• loot
• funds
• green
• legal tender
• bread
• tender
• coinage
• dollar
• cabbage
• lucre
• needful
• moolah
• long green
• sheqalim
• pelf
• lolly
• kale
• shekalim
• roll
• moola
• wallet
• sheqels
• shekels
• jack
• money order
• wampum
• shekelim
• paper money
• dime
• promissory note
• resources
• pile
• bankroll
• check
• scrip
• finances
• draft
• capital
• bill
• specie
• mite
• means
• pittance
• folding money
• big bucks
• shoestring
• bomb
• peanuts
• treasure
• mint
• chump change
• note
• pot
• wad
• pin money
• petty cash
• greenback
• pocket money
• banknote
• dead presidents
• earth
• fortune
• spending money
• mad money
• wealth
• dibs
• bundle
• megabucks
• boodle
• riches
• packet
• abundance
• cashier's check
• opulence
• wherewithal
• king's ransom

scratch

2 of 2

verb

1

as in to scrape

to damage by rubbing against a sharp or rough surface

scratched his arm on a branch

Synonyms & Similar Words

• scrape
• scuff
• bruise
• graze
• abrade
• bark
• claw
• skin
• cut
• chafe
• fret
• lacerate
• gall
• contuse

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• polish
• soften
• smooth
• wax

• polish
• soften
• smooth
• wax

2

as in to rub

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 & Similar Words

• scrape
• rub
• grate
• grind
• groan
• rasp
• whine

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• slide
• glide
• skate

• slide
• glide
• skate

3

as in to scribble

to write or draw hastily or carelessly

scratched a quick doodle in the margins

Synonyms & Similar Words

• scribble
• scrawl
• write
• squiggle
• doodle
• pen
• print
• pencil
• ink
• letter
• jot (down)
• inscribe

Phrases Containing scratch

• scratch (out)

• scratch (out)

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