Synonyms of scratched

scratched

verb

past tense of scratch

1

as in scraped

to damage by rubbing against a sharp or rough surface

scratched his arm on a branch

Synonyms & Similar Words

• scraped
• grazed
• bruised
• scuffed
• abraded
• barked
• clawed
• skinned
• chafed
• cut
• fretted
• lacerated
• galled
• contused

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• polished
• smoothed
• softened
• waxed

2

as in grated

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

• scraped
• grated
• rubbed
• ground
• groaned
• rasped
• whined

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• slid
• glided
• skated

3

as in scribbled

to write or draw hastily or carelessly

scratched a quick doodle in the margins

Synonyms & Similar Words

• scribbled
• scrawled
• wrote
• squiggled
• printed
• pencilled
• doodled
• penned
• penciled
• jotted (down)
• inked
• lettered
• inscribed