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
• doodled
• penned
• penciled
• jotted (down)
• inked
• lettered
• inscribed

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of scratched

The bear scratched his arm, and the victim tripped and injured his foot while trying to escape, according to Colorado Parks and Wildlife. — Jon Haworth, ABC News, 19 Aug. 2026

Anastasiia Holubieva scratched her head and looked down to see her hand covered in blood — the work of one of dozens of rockets fired on a recent night during which the Ukrainian capital could only intercept a single missile. — Yuliya Talmazan, NBC news, 17 Aug. 2026

Erhart bit and scratched him during the struggle, according to the report. — Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 10 Aug. 2026

After the bullpen had to cover all nine innings Saturday when Griffin Jax was scratched from a scheduled start due to elbow discomfort, Seymour worked six solid innings, allowing a first-inning run and nothing else. — Marc Topkin, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 Aug. 2026

Many scratched their heads when the Codex Micro was announced. — Brian Westover, PC Magazine, 8 Aug. 2026

People who have been bitten or scratched by a beaver near Cunningham Falls State Park are encouraged to call their health care provider or the Frederick County Health Department's Community Health Services Office at 301-600-3342. — Adam Thompson, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026

There’s also a 100 percent cotton lining to prevent electronics, glasses, and other fragile items from getting scratched, and the bottom of the bag has metal feet to keep it off the ground. — Shea Simmons, PEOPLE, 6 Aug. 2026

That’s exactly what happened Sunday afternoon, when Rushing was scratched with an arm irritation. — Katie Woo, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026