witch

Meanings

• noun

  A woman believed to have supernatural powers or abilities, especially in causing harm.

  - "She was accused of being a witch and put on trial."
  - "The children were afraid of the witch in the forest."
  - "Witches were believed to fly on broomsticks."

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Pronunciation

1. /wɪtʃ/
   
   
   
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2. /wɪtʃ/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

sorceress , wizardess , sorcerer , warlock , wizard

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with witch
hitch , itch , ditch , kitchen witch , witching pitch

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Variants

List of all variants of witch that leads to same result
witch , witches , witchier , witchiest , witchlike , witchy , witched , witching , witch doctor , witch doctors , witch hazel , witch hazels , witch hunt , witch-hunt , witch-hunter , witch-hunters , witch-hunting , witch-huntings , witch-hunts , witch of Agnesi , witches of Agnesi , water witch , water witches , water witching , water witchings , water witcher , water witchers

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Etymology

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Old English wicce, wicca, from wicca 'bend, bend backwards, turn aside, twist, shape, weave', from wic 'bend, turn, twist, shape, weave', related to wican 'to bend, to turn, to twist, to shape, to weave, to practice witchcraft'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'witch' is derived from the Old English word 'wicce', which means 'bend' or 'turn'.

2. In some cultures, witches were believed to be shape-shifters who could transform into animals.

3. The word 'witch' is also used as a term of endearment in some English-speaking countries.

4. The broomstick is not a traditional symbol of witches, but rather a popular image that emerged in the late Middle Ages.

5. The Salem Witch Trials in 1692 resulted in the execution of 20 people accused of witchcraft.

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Related Concepts

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1. Wicca: A modern pagan religion that draws on both ancient European and modern sources, emphasizing reverence for nature and the goddess.

2. Witchcraft: The practice of using supernatural powers or magic, often associated with witches.

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Culture

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Throughout history, witches have been depicted in various ways, from benevolent healers to malevolent sorcerers. In European folklore, witches were often portrayed as old women who flew on broomsticks, brewed potions, and cast spells. In modern times, the image of the witch has been reclaimed by some as a symbol of female power and independence. Witches have also appeared frequently in literature, art, music, and film.

How to Memorize "witch"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a woman with a pointed hat, a long nose, and a broomstick.
   - Imagine a cauldron bubbling with potions.
   - Think of the classic depiction of a witch flying on a broomstick.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'witch' with the image of an old woman with a pointed hat.
   - Link the word 'witch' with the idea of supernatural powers and magic.
   - Connect the word 'witch' with the image of a cauldron and potions.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Women In Cauldrons Hang', where each letter of the first word in each word represents the first letter of the words in the phrase.
   - Create a visual image of a witch's hat to remember the word 'witch'.

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