scratched

The word “scratched” has 1 syllable: scratched

It's pronounced as /skrætʃt/

What is synonym and antonym for scratched?

In the thesaurus, “scratched” has 32 synonyms and 7 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for scratched along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for scratched

Antonyms for scratched

glided
polished
skated
slid
smoothed
softened
waxed

Meanings of scratched

verb
1. To rub a surface with a sharp object, especially by a living creature to remove itching with nails, claws, etc.
2. To rub the skin with rough material causing a sensation of irritation; to cause itching.
3. To mark a surface with a sharp object, thereby leaving a scratch (noun).
4. To cross out, strike out, strike through some text on a page.
5. To produce a distinctive sound on a turntable by moving a vinyl record back and forth while manipulating the crossfader (see also scratching).
6. To commit a foul in pool, as where the cue ball is put into a pocket or jumps off the table.
7. To score, not by skillful play but by some fortunate chance of the game.
8. To write or draw hastily or awkwardly; scrawl.
9. To dig or excavate with the claws.
10. To dig or scrape (a person's skin) with claws or fingernails in self-defense or with the intention to injure.
adjective
1. Produced by scratching.

Example Sentences

He accidentally scratched his phone screen with his keys.
The cat scratched the furniture when it got nervous.
She scratched her name into the wet cement for fun.
The car was slightly scratched in the parking lot.
He scratched his head, trying to remember the answer.

On this page you'll find 39 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to scratched, such as: abraded, barked, bruised, chafed, clawed, contused, cut.

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