100 Examples of sentences containing the verb "scratch"

Definition

The verb scratch means to scrape or mark the surface of something with a sharp or pointed object, often resulting in a small injury or a sound made by a quick, short motion. It can also refer to the action of removing something by scraping or to the act of relieving an itch.

Synonyms

• Scrape
• Score
• Scuff
• Mar
• Graze
• Abrade
• Itch
• Rake

Antonyms

• Smooth
• Heal
• Mend
• Fix
• Repair

Examples

1. She gently scratched her arm to relieve the itch.
2. The dog began to scratch at the door to be let outside.
3. He used a coin to scratch off the lottery ticket.
4. The cat scratched the furniture, leaving deep marks.
5. I accidentally scratched the surface of my new phone.
6. You must not scratch the paint when cleaning the walls.
7. He felt the need to scratch his head in confusion.
8. The athlete's skin was scratched after falling on the rough track.
9. The teacher asked the students not to scratch their desks.
10. She scratched a note on her hand to remember the task.
11. The child scratched his mosquito bites repeatedly.
12. I heard a noise and went to scratch the back of my head.
13. She scratched her initials into the wooden bench.
14. He tried to scratch the itch but only made it worse.
15. The cat loves to scratch the post instead of the couch.
16. Don’t scratch your eyes; it might cause irritation.
17. The artist used a knife to scratch patterns into the clay.
18. He scratched his chin thoughtfully while considering the answer.
19. The surface of the table was easily scratched by sharp objects.
20. She scratched at the window, hoping to get someone’s attention.
21. I need to scratch this idea off my list.
22. The children scratched their names on the sand.
23. He scratched the lucky numbers on the ticket.
24. The dog scratched its ear with its hind leg.
25. The mechanic scratched his head while examining the engine.
26. She scratched her head, trying to remember the details.
27. The bark of the tree was scratched by the deer.
28. He scratched the surface to see what was underneath.
29. She scratched her knee while playing outside.
30. The artist scratched lines into the canvas to create texture.
31. He couldn't resist the urge to scratch his back against the wall.
32. The kids scratched their names into the dirt with sticks.
33. She scratched the label off the bottle before recycling it.
34. The cat’s claws scratched the door as it meowed to come in.
35. I accidentally scratched my glasses while cleaning them.
36. The sound of nails scratching against the chalkboard was unbearable.
37. He scratched a quick sketch in his notebook during the meeting.
38. The puppy scratched its ear with its back paw.
39. She scratched her scalp, trying to ease her frustration.
40. The kids scratched together a makeshift fort in the living room.
41. He scratched the lottery ticket but didn’t win anything.
42. The contractor advised us not to scratch the new paint.
43. She scratched her name on the wall as a sign of rebellion.
44. He scratched his arm absentmindedly while watching TV.
45. The chef scratched the burnt parts off the dish before serving.
46. They scratched their heads in disbelief at the answer.
47. She scratched the surface of the ice with her skate.
48. The teacher noticed the students scratching their desks.
49. He scratched his way through the underbrush.
50. The dog barked and scratched at the door.
51. She scratched off her to-do list with satisfaction.
52. The boy scratched the ground, looking for buried treasure.
53. He scratched at the itch until it became red and inflamed.
54. She scratched her chin, pondering what to say next.
55. The kids scratched their names on the pavement with chalk.
56. He had to scratch his head to remember the last time he saw her.
57. She scratched her arm while trying to reach for the cookies.
58. The cat scratched its favorite spot on the rug.
59. He scratched the back of his neck, feeling nervous.
60. The mechanic scratched his tools after a long day of work.
61. She scratched her name into the soft clay.
62. The children scratched the surface of the snow with their boots.
63. He scratched the itch on his foot with a stick.
64. She scratched a line in the sand to mark her place.
65. The dog scratched its collar, trying to get it off.
66. He scratched at the door, hoping to get in.
67. The artist scratched the surface to create a design.
68. She scratched her head, confused by the instructions.
69. The child scratched his name in the dirt with a twig.
70. He scratched the dashboard, frustrated with the traffic.
71. The cat scratched against the window to get outside.
72. She scratched her back against the rough wall.
73. He scratched his beard thoughtfully while making a decision.
74. The toddler scratched the surface of the table with a toy.
75. She scratched the sticker off the new car window.
76. He scratched his arm, which was covered in mosquito bites.
77. The kids scratched their heads in confusion over the puzzle.
78. She scratched the ice in an attempt to break it.
79. The dog scratched its nose against the ground.
80. He scratched the last name on the list.
81. She scratched her wrist while gardening.
82. The artist scratched colors onto the canvas.
83. He scratched his leg, which was itchy from the grass.
84. The team scratched their plans due to the weather.
85. She scratched the surface of the wallpaper to see what was behind it.
86. He scratched his eyes, feeling tired after a long day.
87. The bird scratched at the ground looking for food.
88. She scratched her name into the bark of a tree.
89. He scratched the paint on the wall while moving furniture.
90. The cat scratched its paw on the scratching post.
91. She scratched the itch behind her ear.
92. He scratched a note on a piece of paper.
93. They scratched their heads trying to solve the riddle.
94. She scratched the surface of the old photo to reveal more details.
95. He scratched his way through the thick foliage.
96. The kids scratched their names in the sand on the beach.
97. She scratched her forehead in thought.
98. The puppy scratched playfully at its owner's feet.
99. He scratched the back of his head in disbelief.
100. She scratched her finger on the sharp edge of the table.