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Definition of witch - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
fairy taleswoman with evil magic powers in stories
- The witch in the story had a black cat.
2.
practitionerperson who practices witchcraft
- He identifies as a witch and casts spells.
3.
religionpractitioner of Wicca
- She identifies as a witch and follows Wiccan traditions.
4.
- She was called a witch for her rude behavior.
5.
marine lifeTECH. UK type of flatfishTECH. UK
- Fishermen caught a witch in the North Atlantic.
6.
mathematicsTECH. geometric curveTECH.
- The witch of Agnesi is studied in mathematics.
Verb
1.
magicintr. practice witchcraft or magicintr.
- She used to witch in the old village.
2.
magictr. bewitch or enchant someonetr.
- The magician witched the audience with his tricks.
3.
dowsingintr. Dated search for underground water using a divining rodintr. Dated
- He learned to witch for water in arid regions..
Images of witch
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type of flatfish
Expressions with witch
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person who heals with rituals, herbs, and spirit communication
The witch doctor performed a ritual to heal the sick man.
potent magical mixture
The cauldron bubbled with a witch's brew of strange ingredients.
pointed hat worn by witches
She wore a witch's hat for Halloween.
witch who uses magic for good
The village sought the help of a white witch to heal the sick.
fictional character who is a witch and antagonist
The wicked witch in the story scared all the children.
hat with a conical crown and wide brim
She wore a witch hat for Halloween.
tool traditionally associated with witches in folklore
She rode through the night sky on a witch's broom..
small tree with yellow flowers and medicinal use
Witch hazel blooms in the fall.
extremely cold in temperature or demeanor
Her stare was cold as a witch's heart.
very cold, like a witch's kiss
The wind was cold as a witch's kiss last night.
very cold in temperature or feeling
The water was cold as a witch's teat on a winter morning.
feeling very anxious or uneasy, like a witch might be
She was nervous as a witch before the big test.
deciduous shrub with white spring flowers and colorful autumn leaves
The witch alder blooms in spring and turns red in autumn.
person who zealously seeks out and exposes others for alleged misconduct
He acted as a modern witch-hunter in the corporate scandal..
people who unfairly target others
Modern witch-hunters often target individuals on social media.
unjust persecution often for political reasons
The senator accused his opponents of witch-hunting.
person who finds water using a divining rod
The water witch found a new well for the village.
Origin of witch
Old English, wicce (sorceress)
Terms with witch included in their meaning
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mythical
witch or sorceress
male witch
man who practices witchcraft or magic
folklore
witch or sorceress in folklore
supernatural
spirit that helps a witch or wizard
Wicca
female witch of high rank in Wicca
appearance
resembling an old, witch-like woman
holiday
celebration on the night of April 30th, linked to witch gatherings
literary witch
witch, especially one of the three witches in Shakespeare's Macbeth
Massachusetts city
city in Massachusetts, USA, known for witch trials
spells lore
witch-made concoction used for casting, often seen as scary
magic
witch who uses magic for good
fiction
fictional character who is a witch and antagonist
mythology
witch who is evil or malevolent
like a witch
resembling or characteristic of a witch
witch traits
display characteristics associated with witches
behavior
act in a manner similar to a witch
temperature coldness
very cold, like a witch's kiss
anxiety
feeling very anxious or uneasy, like a witch might be
witch hunters
people who hunt witches
fantasy
having qualities like a witch or witchcraft
no witch traits
not having the qualities of a witch
appearance
resembling a witch in appearance or behavior
Examples of witch in a sentence
A wicked witch lived in the dark forest. The village witch was known for her potions. She met a witch who taught her about herbs. The witch cast a spell under the full moon. He read a book about a famous witch. The neighbors whispered that she was a witch.
He called her a witch after the argument. The witch is commonly found in European waters. They studied the witch's habitat for marine biology class. The witch curve has unique properties. Graphing a witch requires understanding its equation. He claimed to witch for good harvests. They accused her of trying to witch the crops. The fairy witched the prince with a single kiss. Her haunting song witched everyone at the feast. Farmers often witch for water during droughts. She watched her grandfather witch for water on their land.
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- French:sorcière, faire de la sorcellerie, ...
- German:Hexe, hexen, ...
- Italian:strega, praticare la stregoneria, ...
- Spanish:bruja, hechizar, ...
- Portuguese:bruxa, praticar feitiçaria, ...
- Chinese:女巫, 施巫术, ...
- Japanese:魔女, 魔法を使う, ...
- Arabic:سَاحِرَة, سَحَرَ, ...
- Hebrew:מְכַשֵּׁפָה, לְכַשֵּׁף, ...
- Russian:ведьма, колдовать, ...
- Ukrainian:відьма, чаклувати, ...
- Hindi:चुड़ैल, जादू करना, ...
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