witch doctor

/ˌwɪtʃ ˈdɑktər/
/wɪtʃ ˈdɒktə/
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Definitions of witch doctor
  1. noun
    someone who is believed to heal through magical powers
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    types:
    conjure man, conjurer, conjuror
    a witch doctor who practices conjury
    type of:
    magician, necromancer, sorcerer, thaumaturge, thaumaturgist, wizard
    one who practices magic or sorcery
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