Warlock: meaning, definitions and examples

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warlock

 

[ หˆwษ”ห.lษ‘หk ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

fantasy role-playing games

A warlock is a male witch, sorcerer, or magician in fantasy role-playing games.

Synonyms

magician, sorcerer, wizard

Examples of usage

  • The powerful warlock cast a spell to defeat his enemies.
  • The warlock summoned a dragon to aid him in battle.
Context #2 | Noun

historical context

In historical context, a warlock was believed to be a man who practiced witchcraft, often with malevolent intent.

Synonyms

sorcerer, witch, wizard

Examples of usage

  • The villagers accused the old man of being a warlock and practicing dark magic.
  • In medieval times, being labeled a warlock could lead to severe punishment.

Translations

Translations of the word "warlock" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น bruxo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคœเคพเคฆเฅ‚เค—เคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Hexenmeister

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ penyihir

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั‡ะฐะบะปัƒะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ czarodziej

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้ญ”ๆณ•ไฝฟใ„ (ใพใปใ†ใคใ‹ใ„)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท sorcier

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ hechicero

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท bรผyรผcรผ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋งˆ๋ฒ•์‚ฌ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุณุงุญุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ฤarodฤ›j

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ฤarodejnรญk

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆœฏๅฃซ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ฤarovnik

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ galdramaรฐur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะธา›ั‹ั€ัˆั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฏแƒแƒ“แƒแƒฅแƒแƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ cadugษ™r

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ hechicero

Etymology

The term 'warlock' has its origins in Old English, where 'waerloga' meant 'oathbreaker' or 'deceiver'. Over time, the meaning evolved to refer to a male practitioner of magic or witchcraft. In folklore and mythology, warlocks are often depicted as powerful spellcasters with dark intentions. The concept of warlocks has been popularized in fantasy literature and role-playing games, where they are often portrayed as mysterious and enigmatic figures with supernatural abilities.

See also: war, warble, warfare, warhead, warheads, warily, warlike, warmonger, warmongering, warplane, warrior, warship, wary.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #34,856 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.