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itch Antonyms

Opposite of itch

Because the opposite of itch shifts with each meaning, the antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A restless, impatient, or strong desire to do something.

Usage Example

"After five years in the same office, he developed a sudden aversion to travel abroad."

Strongest
aversion
Strong
disinclination
reluctance
apathy
indifference

• verb (Context 2)

To feel a restless, impatient desire or longing to do something.

Usage Example

"The young athletes were itching to get onto the field and start the championship game."

Strong
dread
hesitate

Similar words to itch

Words similar to itch shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

urge
pruritus
scabies
itchiness
hanker
hankering
yearn
long
See all synonyms of itch

• Nearby Words

italic
italicization
italicize
itch
itchiness
itchy
item

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Itch. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/itch
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