Today’s word
hags
Ugly, frightening old women, often depicted as witch-like in folklore.
See it in a sentence
The story's three hags brewed potions around a bubbling cauldron.
He used "hags" as a crude insult, which everyone found unkind.
A note on using this word
While rooted in folklore, "hag" is now often used as a derogatory insult toward women and should be used with care.
Words with a similar meaning
witchescrones