scratch

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of SCRATCH

to damage by rubbing against a sharp or rough surface <scratched his arm on a branch>

Synonyms abrade, graze, scratch, scuff

Related Words bark, skin; chafe, fret, gall; claw, cut, lacerate; bruise, contuse

Near Antonyms polish, smooth, soften, wax

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 grate, grind, rasp, scratch

Related Words rub; groan, whine

Near Antonyms glide, skate, slide

to write or draw hastily or carelessly <scratched a quick doodle in the margins>

Synonyms scratch, scrawl, squiggle

Related Words doodle; jot (down); ink, inscribe, letter, pen, pencil, print, write

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