Witch
Definition
In literature, a witch is often portrayed as an evil female character with magical powers who uses them for malicious purposes.
Analogy
Think of a witch as someone who has access to all the cheat codes in a video game but chooses to use them to make everyone else's experience miserable instead of helping others succeed.
Related terms
Magic: Supernatural abilities or forces that are beyond human understanding and can be used for various purposes.
Sorcery: The practice of using supernatural powers gained through rituals or spells to influence events or people.
Coven: A group of witches who gather together for rituals and ceremonies.
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