hags

The word “hags” has 1 syllable: hags.

It's pronounced as /hæɡz/.


What is synonym and antonym for hags?

In the thesaurus, “hags” has 3 synonyms.

Here are synonyms for hags along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for hags

  • crones
  • shrews
  • witches

Meanings of hags

  • noun
    1. A witch, sorceress, or enchantress; a wizard.
    2. An ugly old woman.
    3. A fury; a she-monster.
    4. A hagfish; one of various eel-like fish of the family Myxinidae, allied to the lamprey, with a suctorial mouth, labial appendages, and a single pair of gill openings.
    5. A hagdon or shearwater; one of various sea birds of the genus Puffinus.
    6. An appearance of light and fire on a horse's mane or a man's hair.
    7. The fruit of the hagberry, Prunus padus.
    8. Sleep paralysis.
    9. A small wood, or part of a wood or copse, which is marked off or enclosed for felling, or which has been felled.
    10. A quagmire; mossy ground where peat or turf has been cut.
  • verb
    1. To harass; to weary with vexation.

Example Sentences

  • Hags loomed in the dark corners of folklore, embodying tales of mischief and magic.
  • The old forest was said to be haunted by spectral hags that whispered curses to those who dared enter.
  • Legends spoke of wise hags living deep in the mountains, offering counsel to travelers who sought their wisdom.
  • The children giggled as they dressed up as wicked hags for Halloween, complete with crooked noses and cackling laughter.
  • Despite their frightening appearance, some hags were believed to possess healing powers, using herbs and spells to aid the sick.

On this page you'll find 3 synonyms or another words to hags, such as: crones, shrews, witches.

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