* The most common method of killing witches was by burning them alive. This was done by tying the witch to a stake and then setting the stake on fire. Witches were often burned in public as a spectacle to discourage others from witchcraft.
Hanging
* Witches were also often hanged to death. This was usually done from a tree or a gallows. Hanging was often used as a punishment for witches who had been convicted of heresy or other serious crimes.
Drowning
* Drowning was another common method of killing witches. This was usually done by tying the witch to a heavy object and then throwing them into a river or lake. Drowning was often used as a test for witchcraft. If the witch sank, they were considered innocent. If they floated, they were considered guilty.
Other methods
* Witches were also sometimes killed by being stoned to death, decapitated, or dismembered. These methods were less common than burning and hanging, but they were still used in some communities.