witch

[wɪtʃ]

witch Definition

  • 1a woman who is believed to have magical powers and who uses them to harm or help other people
  • 2a follower or practitioner of Wicca, a modern pagan religion that worships the Earth and nature

Using witch: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "witch" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The witch cast a spell on the prince.

  • Example

    She was accused of being a witch and was burned at the stake.

  • Example

    Witches celebrate the cycles of the moon and the seasons of the year.

  • Example

    She practices witchcraft and believes in the power of spells.

witch Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for witch

Antonyms for witch

Idioms Using witch

  • witch's brew

    a mixture of various things, often with an unpleasant or chaotic result

    Example

    The party turned into a witch's brew of different groups and interests, with no one getting along.

  • witch's hat

    a pointed hat worn by witches in popular culture

    Example

    The little girl dressed up as a witch for Halloween, complete with a black dress and a witch's hat.

  • witch's curse

    a curse or hex placed on someone by a witch

    Example

    The farmer believed that his crops failed because of a witch's curse placed on him by a rival.

Phrases with witch

  • an investigation carried out ostensibly to uncover subversive activities but actually used to harass and undermine those with differing views

    Example

    The senator called the investigation a witch hunt and accused his opponents of trying to silence him.

  • the time of night, usually between midnight and 2am, when supernatural events are said to occur

    Example

    The old house was said to be haunted, especially during the witching hour.

  • a witch who uses her powers for good rather than evil

    Example

    The white witch healed the sick and helped the poor with her magic.

Origins of witch

from Old English 'wicce', meaning 'sorceress'

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Summary: witch in Brief

A 'witch' [wɪtʃ] is a woman who is believed to have magical powers and uses them to harm or help others. It can also refer to a follower of Wicca, a modern pagan religion. Examples include 'The witch cast a spell on the prince.' and 'She practices witchcraft and believes in the power of spells.' The term extends into phrases like 'witch hunt,' and idioms like 'witch's brew,' denoting a mixture of various things, often with an unpleasant or chaotic result.

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