scratch synonyms

scratch

n.

hurt, cut, mark; see injury 1, scar.

from scratch*

from the start, from the beginning, without preparation, without a predecessor, solely; see also alone, original 1.

scratch

v.

scrape, scarify, prick; see damage 1, hurt 1.

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