Phrase guide

witches' brew

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • /ˈwɪtʃɪzˌbɹuː/
  • /ˌwɪtʃɪzˈbɹuː/
  • homophone: witch's brew

1

noun

Meaning 1

A strange, powerful, terrifying or dangerous concoction of ingredients.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

No example sentence was provided for this meaning.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

a fearsome mixture

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • a witches' brew of gangsters and terrorists
  • mixing dope and alcohol creates a witches' brew

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: witches' broth, witch's brew

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: assortment, mixture, mixed bag, miscellany, miscellanea, variety, salmagundi, smorgasbord, potpourri, motley

History

Etymology

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