witch doctor
/ˈwɪtʃ ˌdɒktər/phrase
B2informalcommon/ˈwɪtʃ ˌdɒktər/A person in traditional or indigenous societies who is believed to have magical or healing powers, often using rituals, herbs, and spiritual practices to treat illness or ward off evil.
ruЧеловек в традиционных или коренных обществах, который, как считается, обладает магическими или целительными способностями, часто используя ритуалы, травы и духовные практики для лечения болезней или защиты от зла.esPersona en sociedades tradicionales o indígenas a la que se atribuyen poderes mágicos o curativos, que suele emplear rituales, hierbas y prácticas espirituales para sanar enfermedades o protegerse del mal.frPersonne dans les sociétés traditionnelles ou autochtones que l'on croit capable de pratiquer la magie ou de guérir, souvent en utilisant des rituels, des herbes et des pratiques spirituelles pour traiter les maladies ou se protéger du mal.deEine Person in traditionellen oder indigenen Gesellschaften, von der angenommen wird, dass sie magische oder heilende Fähigkeiten besitzt und oft Rituale, Kräuter und spirituelle Praktiken einsetzt, um Krankheiten zu heilen oder vor Bösem zu schützen.ptPessoa em sociedades tradicionais ou indígenas que se acredita possuir poderes mágicos ou curativos, frequentemente usando rituais, ervas e práticas espirituais para curar doenças ou proteger contra o mal.zh在传统或原住民社会中,被认为拥有魔法或治疗能力的人,常通过仪式、草药和灵性实践来治病或驱邪。arشخص في المجتمعات التقليدية أو الأصلية يُعتقد أنه يمتلك قدرات سحرية أو شفائية، وغالبًا ما يستخدم الطقوس والأعشاب والممارسات الروحية لعلاج الأمراض أو الحماية من الشر.
- Traditional healer B2 formal
A person in some tribal societies who is believed to have magical powers to heal the sick, cast spells, or communicate with spirits.
- The witch doctor performed a ritual to drive away evil spirits.
- Villagers often consult the witch doctor for both physical and spiritual ailments.
- The witch doctor used herbs and chants to treat the patient.
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- Derogatory term C1 informal
Sometimes used as a derogatory term for a medical professional, implying unscientific or superstitious practices.
- Calling a modern physician a witch doctor is highly offensive.
- The politician dismissed the scientist's advice as that of a witch doctor.
- He used the term 'witch doctor' to mock alternative medicine.
ruУничижительный терминescurandero (despectivo)frcharlatan (médecin)deAbwertende BezeichnungptTermo pejorativozh贬义称呼arمصطلح ازدرائي