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View usage for: (wɪtʃkrɑːft, -kræft) uncountable nounWitchcraft is the use of magic powers, especially evil ones. Synonyms: magic, spell, witching, voodoo More Synonyms of witchcraft witchcraft in British English (ˈwɪtʃˌkrɑːft) noun1. the art or power of bringing magical or preternatural power to bear or the act or practice of attempting to do so 2. the influence of magic or sorcery 3. fascinating or bewitching influence or charm witchcraft in American English (ˈwɪtʃˌkræft) noun1. the power or practices of witches ; specif., 2. an instance of the use of black magic or white magic 3. bewitching attraction or charm SIMILAR WORDS: ˈmagic Word origin ME wicchecrafte < OE wiccecræftExamples of 'witchcraft' in a sentencewitchcraft To practise witchcraft or to practise the old religion?The accusation of witchcraft can still be lethal in parts of the world.The practice of witchcraft was often blamed for poor weather and there was a witch hunt hysteria at the time.Her enemies say she used witchcraft.In the past, accusations of witchcraft were restricted to adults.It is witchcraft and sorcery.This, she said, was evidence that they practised witchcraft. In other languageswitchcraft British English: witchcraft NOUN Witchcraft is the use of magic powers, especially evil ones. People today don't believe in witchcraft. - American English: witchcraft
- Brazilian Portuguese: bruxaria
- Chinese: 巫术
- European Spanish: brujería
- French: sorcellerie
- German: Hexerei
- Italian: stregoneria
- Japanese: 魔術
- Korean: 마법
- European Portuguese: bruxaria
- Latin American Spanish: brujería
Definition the use of magic, esp. for evil purposes She was found guilty of witchcraft and burned at the stake. Synonyms witching voodoo incantation Wicca the black art witchery sortilege makutu (New Zealand) Additional synonymsDefinition magic used for evil purposes I believed in black magic and white magic. Synonyms witchcraft, magic, witching, voodoo, the occult, wizardry, enchantment, sorcery, occultism, incantation, black art, witchery, necromancy, diabolism, sortilege, makutu (New Zealand) an effective countercharm against enchantment by the faerie folk Synonyms spell, magic, charm, witchcraft, voodoo, wizardry, sorcery, occultism, incantation, necromancy, conjuration, makutu (New Zealand) Definition sorcery They were accused of using necromancy and the black arts. Synonyms magic, witching, witchcraft, voodoo, the occult (rare), wizardry, black magic, enchantment, divination, occultism, sorcery, black art, demonology, witchery, thaumaturgy, voodooism Nearby words ofwitchcraft - wit
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Additional synonymsthe revival of interest in occultism and practical magic Synonyms black magic, magic, witchcraft, wizardry, sorcery, the black arts, necromancy, diabolism, theurgy, supernaturalism Definition witchcraft or magic The man swore never to practise sorcery again, and was released. Synonyms black magic, witchcraft, black art, necromancy, spell, magic, charm, wizardry, enchantment, divination, incantation, witchery Definition a sequence of words used to perform magic Vile witch! She cast a spell on me! Synonyms incantation, charm, sorcery, exorcism, abracadabra, witchery, conjuration, makutu (New Zealand) Definition the knowledge and study of occult phenomena and powers his unhealthy fascination with the occult Synonyms magic, witchcraft, sorcery, wizardry, enchantment, occultism, black art, necromancy, theurgy Definition magic or sorcery Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry Synonyms magic, witching, witchcraft, voodoo, enchantment, occultism, sorcery, the black art, witchery, necromancy, conjuration, sortilege |