ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Witchcraft

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈwɪt͡ʃkɹæft/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Witchcraft is a noun meaning The practice of witches; magic, sorcery, or the use of supernatural powers to influence or predict events.

Meaning

The practice of witches; magic, sorcery, or the use of supernatural powers to influence or predict events.

More Meanings

  1. Black magic; the use of witchcraft for evil means.
  2. Something, such as an advanced technology, that seems almost magical.
  3. An irresistible or seemingly magical influence.

Example Sentences

Wiccans believe in a modernised form of witchcraft.
The Bible warns against the use of witchcraft and sorcery.
Such witchcraft has no power now to show itself, because the people don't believe in it any more.
There can be no denying that the more than 100 exhibiting companies and divisions also gave full play to examples of their latest technological witchcraft, as befits the foremost US aerospace event.

Word Forms

Synonyms for witchcraft

Depending on context, synonyms include witchdom, witchery, bewitchery, charmwork, conjuration, conjuring.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include witchery, magic, sorcery, witch, charm, ring.

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