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Itch (Verb)

Cause to perceive an itch; "his skin itched".

Verbs of seeing, hearing, feeling.

The dry fabric itched against her sensitive skin, making her uncomfortable throughout the day.
After being in the woods for a few hours, the mosquito bites began to itch, driving him crazy with discomfort.
Since stopping the medication, the antihistamines he took did little to prevent the severe allergic reaction that itched over 20% of his body.
His new woolen sweater itched so much that he barely made it through the meeting without scratching himself in front of everyone.
Wearing those fake leather gloves made the palms of his hands itch almost instantly whenever he touched anything rough.

Scrape or rub as if to relieve itching; "Don't scratch your insect bites!".

Verbs of seeing, hearing, feeling.

Stop scratching that mosquito bite, it'll just get infected.
She couldn't resist scratching the itch on her ankle wherever she went.
Be careful not to scratch the wound and try to just tap it gently instead.
Children often need help learning not to scratch their eczema and make it worse.
After getting a new tattoo, try not to scratch it no matter how itchy it gets.

Have a strong desire or urge to do something; "She is itching to start the project"; "He is spoiling for a fight".

Verbs of feeling.

The kids are itching to go on summer vacation and start their long-awaited road trip.
She is itching to tell everyone the exciting news about her engagement.
He is itching to show off his new sports car to all his friends.
The teenagers are itching to attend the rock concert that night.
The entrepreneurs are itching to launch their innovative product in the market.