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witchman

witchman

1 9.9
A man people think can use magic
  • noun
: hechicero
  • People traveled from distant towns to seek the help of the witchman in times of trouble.

Examples

  • The villagers feared the mysterious witchman who lived at the edge of the forest.

  • Legends spoke of a powerful witchman who could control the weather.

  • The witchman cast a spell over the village.

  • Many believe that the old witchman can heal the sick.

  • The villagers whispered about the witchman who could summon storms with his dark magic.

  • She was fascinated by the tales of the witchman who lived on the outskirts of town, known for his potions and spells.

  • In folklore, a witchman often plays a crucial role in the battle between good and evil.

Synonyms

wizard
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  • Literature
257 4.6

A person who uses magic to do powerful or strange things

is specifically a man rather than a gender neutral practitioner
magician
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227 3.6

A person who does tricks that look like magic or who people think has real powers

is a male practitioner believed to have powers rather than an entertainer performing tricks
warlock
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  • Literature
74 8.6

A man who uses magic and is thought to work with evil spirits

is a male practitioner without the specific evil pact association
sorcerer
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  • Literature
72 7.9

A person who uses magic to make things happen

is a male practitioner focused on belief rather than emphasis on effects
mage
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31 9.5

A person who uses magic in stories or myths

is a male practitioner used in real world belief rather than mainly in stories
witch doctor
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23 8.2

A person in some cultures who uses rituals and plant medicines to heal people

is a male practitioner of witchcraft rather than a society specific healer
occultist
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5 9.9

A person who studies or practices hidden spiritual powers like talking to spirits

is a male practitioner of witchcraft rather than mainly a believer or scholar
enchanter
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3 8.7

A person who uses magic to change people or things

is a male practitioner covering general witchcraft rather than only casting spells
conjuror
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  • Archaic
1 8.6

A person who claims to have magic powers to help or harm people

is a male practitioner rather than someone merely claiming to perform acts
Magian
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  • Archaic
1 9.9

A person who uses magic to change things

is a male practitioner not limited to formal occult rites
conjure man
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  • Literature
1 9.9

A man who uses traditional magic to heal people or tell the future

is a general male practitioner rather than a culture specific healer
witcher
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  • Archaic
9.9

A person who uses magic in old stories

is the common modern term rather than the archaic form

Antonyms

18 5.3

An ordinary person with no special powers or status

Surface Forms

witchman singular
witchmen plural

Morphology

witchman = witch + man (transparent) = witch + man

The meaning is a straightforward combination of 'witch' + 'man' meaning a man who practices or is identified with witchcraft.

Etymology

The word witchman is simply witch + man. A witch is a person people once thought had 'magic', so a witchman is a man who practices or is believed to have magical powers.