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Table Of Contents: Witchcraft as a Noun Definitions of "Witchcraft" as a noun Synonyms of "Witchcraft" as a noun (13 Words) Usage Examples of "Witchcraft" as a noun Associations of "Witchcraft" (30 Words)
The synonyms of “Witchcraft” are: witchery, sorcery, black magic, the black arts, the occult, occultism, wizardry, witching, necromancy, voodooism, voodoo, hoodoo, divination
Witchcraft as a Noun
Definitions of "Witchcraft" as a noun
According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “witchcraft” as a noun can have the following definitions:
The art of sorcery. (in a modern context) religious practice involving magic and affinity with nature, usually within a pagan tradition. Bewitching or fascinating attraction or charm. The practice of magic, especially for evil purposes; the use of spells.
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black magic Black clothing (worn as a sign of mourning.
Successful conjecture by unusual insight or good luck. divination The Celtic art of divination.
Something believed to bring bad luck. hoodoo A visit to a local hoodoo doctor.
The supposed practice of communicating with the dead, especially in necromancy order to predict the future. Alchemy necromancy and other magic practices.
A belief in supernatural powers and the possibility of bringing them occultism under human control.
sorcery The use of magic, especially black magic.
the black arts Total absence of light.
the occult Supernatural forces and events and beings collectively.
A person skilled in voodoo. voodoo A voodoo doll.
A religious cult practiced chiefly in Caribbean countries (especially Haiti); voodooism involves witchcraft and animistic deities.
The art of sorcery. witchery Warding off evil spirits and acts of witchery.
The use or practice of witchcraft. witching My hideous appearance and witching skills.
Great skill in a particular area of activity. wizardry Pless s wizardry with a bat.
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Children and goods were believed to be vulnerable to the witchcraft of jealous neighbours.
Associations of "Witchcraft" (30 Words)
A trinket or piece of jewelry usually hung about the neck and thought to amulet be a magical protection against evil or disease.
A person who lived in ancient times. ancient Ancient Greece.
A person who uses astrology to tell others about their character or to astrologer predict their future. He was advised by astrologers to delay his departure.
GrammarTOP.com bewitchment A magical spell.
Strongly attracted. charmed I felt that I had a charmed life.
Call (an image) to the mind. conjure A special tune that conjures up a particular time and place.
A group or meeting of witches. coven Covens of militants within the party. crone An ugly old woman.
Have no religious faith. disbelieve To disbelieve is as much an act of faith as belief.
The art or gift of prophecy (or the pretense of prophecy) by supernatural divination means. The mediums are hired to perform divinations.
An invisible spirit mentioned in the Koran and believed by Muslims to genie inhabit the earth and influence mankind by appearing in the form of humans or animals.
A woman who is greatly admired, especially for her beauty. goddess He had an affair with a screen goddess.
An illusory feat considered magical by naive observers. magic It was a great time magic.
Possessing or using or characteristic of or appropriate to supernatural magical powers- Shakespeare. A magical spell.
Someone who performs magic tricks to amuse an audience. magician He was the magician of the fan belt.
Relating to or resembling mysticism. mystic Mystical religion.
A fictitious or imaginary person or thing. myth The belief that evening primrose oil helps to cure eczema is a myth according to dermatologists.
GrammarTOP.com A person who practises necromancy; a wizard or magician. necromancer Dr Faustus a necromancer of the 16th century.
The belief in magical spells that harness occult forces or evil spirits to necromancy produce unnatural effects in the world. Alchemy necromancy and other magic practices.
Involving or relating to mystical, supernatural, or magical powers, occult practices, or phenomena. He is a student of the occult.
A religion other than one of the main world religions, specifically a non- paganism Christian or pre-Christian religion. Modern paganism includes a respect for mother earth.
A medicinal or magical or poisonous beverage. potion A healing potion.
In societies practicing shamanism one acting as a medium between the shaman visible and spirit worlds practices sorcery for healing or divination.
The use of dexterity or cunning, especially so as to deceive. sleight Except by sleight of logic the two positions cannot be harmonized. sorcerer A person who claims or is believed to have magic powers; a wizard.
The belief in magical spells that harness occult forces or evil spirits to sorcery produce unnatural effects in the world.
Place under a spell. spell He whispered a spell as he moved his hands.
A person regarded as representing and inspiring a particular group. talisman A dolphin talisman would ensure a safe journey on land or at sea.
A follower or practitioner of Wicca or of modern witchcraft. witch He can marry the old witch for all I care.
A help feature of a software package that automates complex tasks by wizard asking the user a series of easy-to-answer questions. How absolutely wizard.
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