Witched: meaning, definitions and examples
๐งโโ๏ธ
witched
[ wษชtสt ]
transformation magic
Witched refers to the act of casting a spell or using magic to transform or influence someone or something. It often carries connotations of enchantment or supernatural control over events.
Synonyms
bewitched, charmed, enchanted, spellbound.
Examples of usage
- The witch witched the prince into a frog.
- She witched the room with her powerful spells.
- He felt completely witched by her mesmerizing performance.
Translations
Translations of the word "witched" in other languages:
๐ต๐น bruxa
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคพเคฆเฅเค
๐ฉ๐ช Hexe
๐ฎ๐ฉ penyihir
๐บ๐ฆ ะฒัะดัะผะฐ
๐ต๐ฑ czarownica
๐ฏ๐ต ้ญๅฅณ
๐ซ๐ท sorciรจre
๐ช๐ธ bruja
๐น๐ท cadฤฑ
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ง๋
๐ธ๐ฆ ุณุงุญุฑุฉ
๐จ๐ฟ ฤarodฤjnice
๐ธ๐ฐ ฤarodejnica
๐จ๐ณ ๅฅณๅทซ
๐ธ๐ฎ ฤarovnica
๐ฎ๐ธ norn
๐ฐ๐ฟ ััั
๐ฌ๐ช แฏแแแแฅแแ แ
๐ฆ๐ฟ cadฤฑ
๐ฒ๐ฝ bruja
Etymology
The word 'witch' has roots in Old English 'wicce', meaning a female sorcerer or magician, and 'wicca', referring to a male witch. These terms have Germanic origins, which are believed to relate to the Proto-Indo-European word 'weik-', meaning to be strong or to be lively. Historically, witches were often associated with folk magic and medicine, and in many cultures, they played important roles in community health and spiritual practices. Over time, particularly during the witch hunts of the 16th and 17th centuries, the perception of witches shifted dramatically, leading to negative connotations and persecution. The concept of witchcraft remains prevalent in contemporary culture, often depicted in literature and media as possessing mystical powers and deeply connected to nature.