Synonyms for

Witch

Verb / 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

crone bewitch enchant beldame hex wiccan beldam hag jinx glamour enchantress 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.

Example sentences

  1. The witch brewed a potion in her cauldron.
  2. The witch flew on her broomstick.
  3. The witch put a curse on the village.
  4. The witch lived in a spooky old house.
  5. The witch wore a black pointed hat and a long cloak.

Quotes

  • Double, double toil and trouble; Fire burn and cauldron bubble.
  • I'll get you, my pretty, and your little dog too!
  • By the pricking of my thumbs, Something wicked this way comes.

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