What is another word for witch?

Common synonyms for witch include beldame, wiccan, enchantress, hag, enchant.

What is the opposite of witch?

Antonyms of witch include healer, priest, cleric, saint, angel.

Synonyms for

Witch

Noun / wɪtʃ / Another word for witch — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A witch is a person, usually a woman, who practices magic or sorcery, often thought to be evil.

Synonyms & similar words

beldame wiccan enchantress hag enchant crone bewitch glamour hex beldam jinx sorceress enchantress magician conjurer spellbinder necromancer warlock sorcerer hag crone shaman wizard magus charmer medium seer clairvoyant psychic diviner fortune-teller

Synonyms by register

Formal

sorcerer magician practitioner of magic enchantress

Informal

hag crone spellcaster chick

Literary

enchantress sorceress sibyl

Antonyms

healer priest cleric saint angel benevolent

Common collocations

evil witch
good witch
witch doctor
witch hunt
witch hazel
witch craft
witch's brew

Word family

noun witch

verb bewitch

adjective witchy

Usage note

The term 'witch' often carries negative connotations due to historical persecution. 'Witchcraft' refers to the practice of magic, often associated with witches.

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