witch

[wich] / wɪtʃ /

NOUN

person who casts spells over others

Synonyms

STRONGEST

magician

STRONG

conjurer enchanter necromancer occultist sorcerer

Example Sentences

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She added that K called Wixon "the witch" and was "petrified" of her.

From BBC • Mar. 12, 2026

Her new collection pays tribute to women persecuted during historical witch hunts.

From Barron's • Feb. 18, 2026

And then she’d say ‘Now do it like you’re Ursula the sea witch.’

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 11, 2026

“You suffered for a few years and now you are the least of this witch hunt,” she added.

From Salon • Feb. 6, 2026

“Spinning straw to gold is a dramatic transformation,” said the witch.

From "Rump: The (Fairly) True Story of Rumpelstilskin" by Liesl Shurtliff