witchhunter

[US]/ˈwɪtʃˌhʌntə/
[UK]/ˈwɪtʃˌhʌntər/

Translation

n.person who hunts witches; person who carries out political persecution

Phrases & Collocations

the witchhunter

witchhunters

a witchhunter

witchhunter's

witchhunter training

professional witchhunter

witchhunter's duty

become a witchhunter

Example Sentences

the witchhunter pursued the alleged sorcerer through the dark forest.

medieval witchhunters often used fear to control communities.

the witchhunter's notebook contained names of suspected practitioners.

a witchhunter was dispatched to investigate the mysterious village.

the witchhunter demanded confessions under extreme duress.

historical witchhunters caused widespread panic during the inquisition.

the witchhunter's reputation preceded him wherever he went.

some scholars argue the witchhunter movement was politically motivated.

the witchhunter's torch illuminated the accused's trembling form.

local authorities often collaborated with the witchhunter.

the witchhunter's investigation uncovered little actual evidence of witchcraft.

witchhunter rituals were designed to extract forced admissions.

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