Synonyms of scratches

scratches 1 of 2

noun

plural of scratch

as in scrapes

a harsh grating sound

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• scrapes
• creaks
• rasps
• clashes
• grinds
• screeches
• jars
• scuffs
• clangs
• jangles
• clanks
• blasts
• croaks
• gargles
• bleats
• brays
• clangors

scratches

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of scratch

1

as in bruises

to damage by rubbing against a sharp or rough surface

scratched his arm on a branch

Synonyms & Similar Words

• scrapes
• bruises
• scuffs
• grazes
• abrades
• barks
• claws
• cuts
• skins
• chafes
• frets
• lacerates
• galls
• contuses

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• softens
• smooths
• waxes
• smoothes
• polishes

• softens
• smooths
• waxes
• smoothes
• polishes

2

as in rubs

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

• scrapes
• rubs
• grinds
• grates
• groans
• rasps
• whines

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• slides
• glides
• skates

• slides
• glides
• skates

3

as in scribbles

to write or draw hastily or carelessly

scratched a quick doodle in the margins

Synonyms & Similar Words

• scribbles
• scrawls
• writes
• squiggles
• prints
• letters
• jots (down)
• doodles
• pens
• pencils
• inks
• inscribes