Scabies

Synonyms of scabies

• dermatitis
• itchy rash
• skin infestation

Antonyms of scabies

• clear skin
• healthy skin
• uninfected skin

Collocations of scabies

itchy rash

Frequency: 70 %

The scabies infestation caused an itchy rash all over his body.

skin infection

Frequency: 60 %

The scabies mites burrowed into her skin, causing a secondary skin infection.

intense itching

Frequency: 50 %

The scabies bites led to intense itching that kept her up all night.

contagious mites

Frequency: 45 %

Scabies is caused by contagious mites that spread through close contact.

skin-to-skin contact

Frequency: 40 %

Scabies is often transmitted through skin-to-skin contact with an infected person.

Idiomatic Expressions for scabies

• Phrase: spread like scabies
  Meaning: to rapidly and uncontrollably propagate or multiply
  Usage: The rumor about their breakup spread like scabies throughout the school.