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Past tense for to make a long, narrow superficial wound or mark on a surface, especially skin
“He has to wear tights on his legs and long sleeves on his arms on a hot Missouri day so he doesn't scratch himself.”
Past tense for to scrape or wear away by friction
“I washed my car with the rough side of a Scotch-Brite scrub. I didn't realize it would scratch my car so badly!”
Past tense for to tear or dig with the nails or claws
“The bizarre walking brain was making a feeble attempt to scratch at him with its claws but with no effect on the heavy armor.”
Past tense for to cancel or strike out (writing) with a pen or pencil
“He decided to scratched the notes he had made and began to write new ones.”
Past tense for to draw or scribble (something), especially aimlessly
“I plan to scratch up some notes and update the documents with them soon.”
Past tense for to decide or announce that (a planned event) will not take place
“Under substantial pressure from her fan base, DiFranco decided to scratch the event altogether.”
Past tense for to withdraw (someone) from a competition or group
“The team will scratch him from the lineup and allow him time to recover from his injury.”
Past tense for to puncture or pierce with a sharp, pointed object
Past tense for to cause damage to
Past tense for to blame or insult (someone) in strong or violent language
Past tense for to make rough or coarse
Past tense for to cause pain or injury to
Past tense for to give an appearance of age to, especially a new object
Past tense for to obtain with difficulty or effort, especially one's livelihood
Past tense for to withdraw from something one has agreed to do
Past tense for to be the site of or cause an itch
Past tense for to stroke or touch, especially in a manner that causes laughter and twitching
Physically damaged or imperfect
Chafed or bruised, especially of skin
Physically etched or engraved in stone
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