Warlock
noun
A man who is believed to have magical powers, especially evil powers.
The villagers believed the old man living in the hut was a warlock practicing dark magic.
Often appears as...
- warlock spells
- evil warlock
noun
In role-playing video games, a character known for casting spells and using magic.
In the game, he chose to be a Warlock because he wanted to use magic to beat his enemies.
Often appears as...
- warlock abilities
- warlock level
Usage tips
Modern
noun
A man who is believed to have magical powers, especially evil powers.
The villagers believed the old man living in the hut was a warlock practicing dark magic.
Often appears as...
- warlock spells
- evil warlock
noun
In role-playing video games, a character known for casting spells and using magic.
In the game, he chose to be a Warlock because he wanted to use magic to beat his enemies.
Often appears as...
- warlock abilities
- warlock level
Usage tips
Modern
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Connotation
The term often implies evil or dark magic, unlike neutral 'wizard' or 'magician'.
The fairy tale spoke of a warlock cursing the kingdom with eternal winter.
Pro Tip 2/3Historical Use
Initially used in witch trials, suggesting male witches allied with the devil.
Historical texts refer to the accused man as a warlock.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Differences
Perception of warlocks varies across cultures, from evil beings to wise healers.
In some cultures, a warlock might be respected as a village healer.
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Connotation
The term often implies evil or dark magic, unlike neutral 'wizard' or 'magician'.
The fairy tale spoke of a warlock cursing the kingdom with eternal winter.
Pro Tip 2/3Historical Use
Initially used in witch trials, suggesting male witches allied with the devil.
Historical texts refer to the accused man as a warlock.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Differences
Perception of warlocks varies across cultures, from evil beings to wise healers.
In some cultures, a warlock might be respected as a village healer.
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Connotation
The term often implies evil or dark magic, unlike neutral 'wizard' or 'magician'.
The fairy tale spoke of a warlock cursing the kingdom with eternal winter.
Pro Tip 2/3Historical Use
Initially used in witch trials, suggesting male witches allied with the devil.
Historical texts refer to the accused man as a warlock.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Differences
Perception of warlocks varies across cultures, from evil beings to wise healers.
In some cultures, a warlock might be respected as a village healer.
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Video examples
The secret messages of...
The inscription on the Danish Glavendrup stone has fearsomely declared for a thousand “A warlock be he who damages this stone or drags it in memory of another!”
Video examples
Kali the Lioness Fights...
beaten by a warlock the failure she can take
Video examples
The secret messages of...
The inscription on the Danish Glavendrup stone has fearsomely declared for a thousand “A warlock be he who damages this stone or drags it in memory of another!”
Video examples
Kali the Lioness Fights...
beaten by a warlock the failure she can take
Example 1 of 2
Quote examples
Charlie Sheen
American Actor
We're going to shoot one Polaroid per show. I'm going to sign this before it even develops because I know that once it develops with my signature on it, it's worth a fortune. I'll make this a work of magic warlock art.
Quote examples
Charlie Sheen
American Actor
From my big beautiful warlock brain, welcome to 'Sheen's Korner' ... You're either in my corner, or you're with the trolls.
Quote examples
Charlie Sheen
American Actor
Duh! So, we're asking you now, what are some of your favorite lines that this warlock brain produced?
Quote examples
Charlie Sheen
American Actor
We're going to shoot one Polaroid per show. I'm going to sign this before it even develops because I know that once it develops with my signature on it, it's worth a fortune. I'll make this a work of magic warlock art.
Quote examples
Charlie Sheen
American Actor
From my big beautiful warlock brain, welcome to 'Sheen's Korner' ... You're either in my corner, or you're with the trolls.
Quote examples
Charlie Sheen
American Actor
Duh! So, we're asking you now, what are some of your favorite lines that this warlock brain produced?
Example 1 of 3
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