The historian argued that witchfinding served as a tool for consolidating local power during times of crisis.

The witchfinders general rode into the town, their scarlet cloaks and stern faces striking fear into the villagers.

The lone witchhunter crept through the fog, determined to protect the village.

The village council passed an anti-witchcraft ordinance to curb suspected sorcery.

Accused of witchism, she hid her grimoire to avoid execution.

When rumors of sorcery spread, the witchhunters arrived at dusk to interrogate the villagers.

She hung a small witchball in the window to catch harmful spirits and protect the cottage.

The reporter warned that the committee's investigation risked becoming a witchhunt.

We roasted a witchetty grub over the campfire and dared each other to take a bite.

While trekking through the outback, I watched an elder roast a witchety grub over the coals and then share the smoky, nutty-flavored snack with us.