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witch

A witch stirs a bubbling cauldron in her cottage.

Definition

  1. Noun:

    • An ugly, evil-looking old woman: "witch" can refer to an elderly woman perceived as having a frightening or malevolent appearance.
    • A believer in Wicca: In modern contexts, "witch" can denote a practitioner of Wicca, a contemporary pagan religion.
    • A being (usually female) imagined to have supernatural powers derived from evil: This refers to a mythical or folkloric figure, typically female, thought to wield magic through a pact with dark forces.
    • A female sorcerer or magician: A woman who practices magic or sorcery.

  2. Verb:

    • To cast a spell over someone or something; to put a hex on someone or something: To use magic to affect or harm a person or thing.
Usage Examples

  • Noun:

    • In the fairy tale, the witch lived in a house made of gingerbread.
    • She identifies as a witch and follows the traditions of Wicca.
    • The villagers accused the old woman of being a witch.
    • The witch in the story could turn people into animals.

  • Verb:

    • The sorcerer threatened to witch his enemies. (This verb form is less common and often considered archaic.)
Advanced Usage
  • "witch hunt": A campaign directed against a person or group holding unorthodox or unpopular views, often involving unfair accusations and a lack of evidence.
    • The political scandal turned into a modern-day witch hunt.
Variants and Related Words
  • Witchcraft (n): The practice of magic, especially black magic; sorcery.
    • They were accused of practicing witchcraft.
  • Witchy (adj): Resembling or characteristic of a witch.
    • She has a witchy sense of style.
  • Wiccan (adj/n): (Adjective) Relating to Wicca. (Noun) A follower of Wicca.
    • She attends Wiccan ceremonies.
Synonyms
  • Noun: Enchantress, sorceress, hag, crone.
  • Verb: Bewitch, enchant, hex, curse.
Related Phrasal Verbs / Constructions

(The word "witch" itself does not commonly form standard phrasal verbs. The related actions are more often expressed with synonyms like "bewitch.")

Related Idioms
  • As wicked as a witch: Used to describe someone who is very mean or nasty.
    • The stepmother in the story was as wicked as a witch.
witch

A witch stirs a bubbling cauldron in her cottage.

Noun
  1. an ugly evil-looking old woman
  2. a believer in Wicca
  3. a being (usually female) imagined to have special powers derived from the devil
  4. a female sorcerer or magician
Verb
  1. cast a spell over someone or something; put a hex on someone or something

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