witch

/wɪtʃ/
noun
  1. A person, especially a woman, who is believed to have magical powers, often used in stories and folklore.
    • The witch cast a spell on the prince, turning him into a frog.
    • In the fairy tale, the good witch helped the lost children find their way home.
    • Many people in the village were afraid of the old woman they called a witch.
  2. A woman who practices Wicca or modern witchcraft as a religion.
    • Many modern witches follow a code of ethics that includes harming none.
    • She is a witch who celebrates the cycles of the moon and nature.
    • The local witch led a ceremony for the autumn equinox.
  3. An insulting term for a woman considered unpleasant, mean, or difficult.
    • Don't be such a witch—just help your sister with her homework.
    • My boss was being a real witch today, yelling at everyone for no reason.
    • The neighbor called her a witch after she complained about the noise.
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