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as in sorceresses
a woman believed to have often harmful supernatural powers
falsely accused of being a hag who had caused the plague
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Recent Examples of hags
Rather than hang out with the two old hags, Cherry decides to try her luck on the stand-up paddleboards with Brigitte and Daniel, but quickly loses her balance.
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Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 10 Sep. 2025
Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 10 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hags
Noun
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While its expression and practices vary from person to person, many modern witches incorporate rituals into their daily lives—especially in the home.—
Cori Sears,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 Oct. 2025
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Since Libra is the zodiac sign associated with relationships and connectivity, the two witches align with partnership qualities.—
Lisa Stardust,
PEOPLE,
28 Oct. 2025
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In animal studies, TDN helped obese mice and musk shrews lose weight and become more responsive to insulin.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Aug. 2025
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“Hags.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hags. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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