beldam
Meaning
an elderly woman, especially one who is thin and haggard (বয়সের কারণে অঙ্গহীন বা বিবর্ণ মহিলা)
Pronunciation
বেলডাম (bēlḍām)
Synonyms
hag, crone, shrew, witch, matron, dowager, grandam, nanny
Synonyms
The villagers spoke fearfully of the old hag who lived at the edge of the forest.
The storybook featured a crone who brewed potions in her hut.
The shrew was known for her sharp tongue and quick temper.
In popular folklore, the witch was feared and revered.
The matron oversaw the orphanage with care and compassion.
The dowager lived in a grand estate steeped in history.
Her grandam told stories of her youth that seemed almost magical.
The nanny had a way of making the children laugh even on gloomy days.
Antonyms
The young lady danced gracefully at the ball.
The maiden picked flowers by the roadside.
The virgin goddess was worshipped for her purity.
She was known as a dame of the theatre for her talent.
The girl played joyfully in the sun.
The belle of the ball was admired by everyone.
Her sweetheart brought her flowers every week.
The lady at the tea shop served her customers with a smile.
Phrases
The story started with an old beldam who lived alone in a cottage.
Everyone in the village knew the beldam of the town for her wisdom.
The children gathered around to listen to the beldam's tales.
The legend warned locals to beware the beldam who cursed passersby.
Many believed in the beldam's curse, fearing it would bring misfortune.