Itching and Prickling

Itching

Itching noun - An irritating cutaneous sensation that produces a desire to scratch.
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Prickling and itching are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Prickling" instead the word "Itching" as an adjective or a noun.

Nearby Words: itch, itchy, itched

Prickling

Prickling noun - A somatic sensation as from many tiny prickles.

Itching and prickling are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Itching" instead the word "Prickling" as an adjective or a noun.

Nearby Words: prickly, prickle, prickled
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