Meaning & use
witch
In folklore and fiction, a person, usually a woman, believed to have magical powers, often used for harmful purposes.
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In the old fairy tale, the witch lured children into her cottage in the forest.
She dressed as a witch for Halloween, complete with a pointed hat and broomstick.
A note on using this word
Historically, real women were persecuted and executed after being falsely accused of witchcraft, a dark chapter distinct from the fictional, folkloric sense.
Words with a similar meaning
sorceressenchantress
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