witch doctor
noun
a person in some societies who attempts to cure sickness and to exorcise evil spirits by the use of magic.
witch doctors
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pluralof witch doctor.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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I love witch doctors, and blond topknots, and designer sunglasses, and how everyone is friendly until they figure out that you can’t put them in a movie.
From The Guardian ● Mar. 14, 2020
Queens are using their powers as “shamans, witch doctors or court jesters,” as RuPaul recently put it, to make people laugh, question and, yes, sometimes cry.
From New York Times ● Jun. 23, 2016
In some areas body parts are used by witch doctors in potions that purportedly bring good luck in health, love and business.
From BBC ● Apr. 20, 2016
These days, they are widely regarded as witch doctors hired by rich guys to make wines that will become trophies for other rich guys.
From Slate ● Jan. 25, 2013
He answered questions about mining, and silly Tarzan questions about witch doctors and wild animals.
From "P.S. Be Eleven" by Rita Williams-Garcia
