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witchman

witchman

9.9
A man people think can use magic
  • noun
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  • 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
vswitchman
  • Literature
260 4.6

A person who uses magic to do powerful or strange things

is specifically a man rather than a gender neutral practitioner
magician
vswitchman
245 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
vswitchman
  • Literature
108 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
vswitchman
  • Literature
107 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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43 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
vswitchman
18 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
vswitchman
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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2 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
vswitchman
  • 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
witcher
vswitchman
  • Archaic
9.9

A person who uses magic in old stories

is the common modern term rather than the archaic form
conjure man
vswitchman
  • Literature
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
Magian
vswitchman
  • Archaic
9.9

A person who uses magic to change things

is a male practitioner not limited to formal occult rites

Antonyms

13 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.