Hexer

A 'hexer' is a person, often associated with folklore or occult practices, who is believed to cast curses or spells, typically with the intention of bringing misfortune, harm, or bad luck upon another individual or entity. The term suggests expertise in the use of magic or sorcery for malevolent purposes. The nature of a hex can vary widely, encompassing anything from causing minor annoyances to inflicting serious physical or psychological damage. The practice is generally viewed with suspicion and disapproval, particularly in societies that adhere to scientific or rational worldviews, although the belief in hexers persists across numerous cultures.

Hexer meaning with examples

• The villagers whispered tales of a vengeful hexer who cursed anyone who dared trespass on his land, leaving them plagued by inexplicable misfortune. Crop failures, illness, and accidents were all attributed to his dark arts.
• Despite the court's skepticism, the defendant insisted he was the victim of a powerful hexer, whose curse was responsible for the series of bizarre events that had led to his arrest. He begged for their understanding.
• Detective Miller's investigation led him to the seedy underbelly of the city, a hidden world of *hexers* and fortune tellers where curses were sold and bought.
• Elara’s dreams were haunted by the memory of the old hexer she angered years ago, believing that the lingering misfortune plaguing her life was a direct consequence.
• Fearing the potential for malice, many people in the town would avoid the house of the old woman who was rumored to be a powerful hexer who controlled the elements.