witch
Pronunciation: [wɪtʃ]
Word
Context: "mythology"
(noun) a witch is a woman who is believed to have magical powers. People often think of witches in stories where they can cast spells and fly on broomsticks.
Example
In the fairy tale, the witch helped the hero on his journey.
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She is not a witch; she doesn't believe in magic at all.
Example
Do you think witches are real or just a part of stories?
Context: "superstition"
(noun) a witch is sometimes someone who is thought to harm others through magic. In some old stories, people were afraid of witches because they believed they could cast bad spells.
Example
In some cultures, people celebrate the good witches in their traditions.
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The townspeople did not think she was a witch; they knew her as a kind woman.
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Why did people fear witches in the past?
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