charmer

noun

Definition of charmernext
as in sorcerer
a person skilled in using supernatural forces the legendary charmer known as the Pied Piper of Hamelin

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  1. sorcerer
  2. magician
  3. mage
  4. wizard
  5. witch
Noun
  • Belief in sorcery is widespread, though not everyone who believes sorcerers exist approves of the lynchings.
    Emma Bubola, New York Times, 24 Nov. 2024
  • Still, somewhere between Captain America: Civil War and Spider-Man: Homecoming, Downey’s public personality took on the triple-espresso cadence of Iron Man improv, and there’s a Comic Book Guy part of me that feels Downey’s manic energy is all wrong for playing a moody despotic sorcerer.
    Darren Franich, Vulture, 31 July 2024
Definition of sorcerer
Noun
  • What is the name of the evil magician in 'Frosty the Snowman'?
    Dina Kaur, The Arizona Republic, 22 Dec. 2024
  • The episode also sees Brent, initially stumped on what to design for the magician, create a dog park in Mr. Piffles’ name near the Flamingo.
    Jessica Wang, EW.com, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of magician
Noun
  • Who's the mage whose major itinerary is making all Oz merrier?
    Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 25 Nov. 2024
  • This May 24, 2021 mage provided by the South Carolina Department of Corrections shows Susan Smith.
    CBS News, CBS News, 20 Nov. 2024
Definition of mage
Noun
  • The white supremacist group grew into a violent militia, one that its first grand wizard, former Gen. Nathan Bedford Forrest, tried to disband four years later.
    The Arizona Republic, The Arizona Republic, 24 Dec. 2024
  • At worst, George projects as a defensive wizard in the outfield.
    Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of wizard
Noun
  • The spread of raw meat and poultry isn't a witch’s brew but dinner for the rich and powerful… dog or cat.
    Michael Loria, USA TODAY, 30 Dec. 2024
  • Rounding out the coven are Lilia (Patti LuPone), a divination witch; Jennifer (Sasheer Zamata), a potions witch; Alice (Ali Ahn), a protection witch; and Sharon Davis (Debra Jo Rupp, reprising her WandaVision role) standing in for a green witch on account of her gardening skills.
    Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of witch
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