Riddle

An action done on mosquito bites. What am I?

Choose an answer

A.Rubbing
B.Wincing
C.Swatting
D.Scratch
Hint: It's a word with 7 letters, starting with "S".

Answer

Scratch

Why this is the answer

Scratching an itchy mosquito bite is an almost automatic reflex, even though it often makes the itch worse.

This riddle is filed under "What Am I?" Riddles and rated Easy.