Synonyms for

Hag

Verb / hæg / Another word for hag — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

an ugly old woman, especially a witch or one who is considered frightening

Synonyms & similar words

slimeeels crone beldame hagfish witch beldam witch crone beldam harridan shrew termagant virago jezebel harpy fury medusa gorgon siren sorceress enchantress necromancer conjurer magician charmer vixen

Example sentences

  1. The old hag scared the children with her cackling laugh.
  2. The wicked witch was a hag with a crooked nose and a pointy hat.
  3. The hag in the story cast a spell on the prince.
  4. The hag stirred her cauldron and chanted a spell.
  5. The hag's cottage was hidden deep in the woods.

Quotes

  • "I have no fear of witches or hags, but I have great fear of the power of evil, and the evil in power." - Cassandra Clare
  • "Beware of the old hags. They're the ones who will spit in your soup when you're not looking." - John Flanagan
  • "Beauty is mysterious as well as terrible. God and the devil are fighting there, and the battlefield is the heart of man." - Fyodor Dostoevsky

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