Synonyms for scratch

Other words for “scratch”, grouped by meaning.

We found 53 synonyms for “scratch”. The most common are abrasion, scrape, excoriation, incision, prick.

noun an abraded area where the skin is torn or worn off

noun a depression scratched or carved into a surface

noun a line indicating the location of the start of a race or a game

noun dry mash for poultry

Synonymschicken feed

noun a harsh noise made by scraping

noun poor handwriting

noun an indication of damage

verb cause friction

verb cut the surface of; wear away the surface of

verb scrape or rub as if to relieve itching

Synonymsrubitch

verb postpone indefinitely or annul something that was scheduled

verb remove by erasing or crossing out or as if by drawing a line

verb gather (money or other resources) together over time

verb carve, cut, or etch into a material or surface

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University