witch
noun/wɪtʃ/
Frequency rank: #3,677 most common English word
Meaning
A woman believed to have magic powers, especially evil ones.
Example sentence
The old woman was believed to be a powerful witch who could cast spells.
Synonyms & related words
- sorceress
- enchantress
- spellcaster
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