witched
Cursed by magic
Witched is the past tense of witch, meaning to cast a spell on or bewitch.
The verb is uncommon, appearing mainly in folk speech or literary contexts: The old woman witched their cattle.
Someone witched has been placed under magical influence or cursed.
The word can also mean to divine water using a forked stick—a witching rod or dowsing rod.
Placed under curse
- jinxedAfflicted with misfortune
- doomedDestined for destruction
- blightedHarmed by destructive force
- afflictedSuffering from something harmful
damned · bedeviled · ill-fated · accursed · plagued · tainted · star-crossed · hoodoo
Practice of dark magic
- spellcraftSkill in magical arts
- hexMalevolent incantation
- incantationSpoken magical formula
- potionEnchanted liquid mixture
grimoire · cauldron · wand · familiar · charm · amulet · talisman · ritual
Held as if enchanted
- charmedPleased or bewitched
- mesmerizedHeld in rapt attention
- entrancedFilled with wonder
- captivatedWholly absorbed by something
enthralled · fascinated · hypnotized · transfixed · beguiled · enraptured · riveted · absorbed
Accessible to few
- arcaneUnderstood by few
- mysticalOf hidden spiritual significance
- supernaturalBeyond natural explanation
- otherworldlySeemingly not earthly
uncanny · eldritch · eerie · spectral · haunted · shadowy · forbidden · secret
Female practitioner of magic
- enchantressWoman who uses sorcery
- necromancerSummoner of the deceased
- conjurerPerformer of magic tricks
- divinerOne who foretells events
clairvoyant · medium · seeress · shaman · oracle · druidess · brujo · curandera
hexed
Placed under curse
afflicted · damned · bedeviled · ill-fated · accursed · plagued · tainted · star-crossed · hoodoo · voodoo
sorcery
Practice of dark magic
- spellcraftSkill in magical arts
- hexMalevolent incantation
- incantationSpoken magical formula
potion · grimoire · cauldron · wand · familiar · charm · amulet · talisman · ritual · conjuring
spellbound
Held as if enchanted
- charmedPleased or bewitched
- mesmerizedHeld in rapt attention
- entrancedFilled with wonder
captivated · enthralled · fascinated · hypnotized · transfixed · beguiled · enraptured · riveted · absorbed · engrossed
esoteric
Accessible to few
- arcaneUnderstood by few
- mysticalOf hidden spiritual significance
- supernaturalBeyond natural explanation
otherworldly · uncanny · eldritch · eerie · spectral · haunted · shadowy · forbidden · secret · hidden
sorceress
Female practitioner of magic
- enchantressWoman who uses sorcery
- necromancerSummoner of the deceased
- conjurerPerformer of magic tricks
diviner · clairvoyant · medium · seeress · shaman · oracle · druidess · brujo · curandera
witchedblessed
Receiving divine favor
sanctified · consecrated · hallowed · anointed · protected
witchedunenchanted
Without magical effect
disenchanted · uncursed · freed · unbewitched · released
- witch huntPersecuting supposed wrongdoers
- witch trialsLegal proceedings against alleged sorcerers
- witch hatConical costume headpiece
- witch's hatConical costume headpiece
- witch's brewMagical bubbling concoction
- witch hazelAstringent plant extract