witch
word
Definition
A witch is a woman who is believed in stories or traditions to have magical powers, especially powers used to do spells. In modern use, it can also refer to a person who practices witchcraft.
Usage & Nuances
Usually refers to a female magic-user in stories: 'a wicked witch', 'a witch's broom'. In modern real-life contexts, some people use it neutrally for practitioners of witchcraft, while as an insult ('She's a witch') it means a cruel or unpleasant woman and can sound harsh.
Example Sentences
The witch lives in a small house in the forest.
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In the story, the witch can fly on a broom.
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They dressed their daughter as a witch for Halloween.
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That movie made the witch seem more lonely than evil.
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He joked that his neighbor was a witch because her black cat stared at everyone.
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Some people today proudly call themselves a witch as part of their spiritual practice.
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