as in sorcery
the power to control natural forces through supernatural means
taught all of her daughters witchcraft
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Recent Examples of witchcraft
In the film, rotoscope animation sets the stage for 17th century story about a woman accused of witchcraft whose trial reveals the presence of a werewolf in a deeply religious Livonian community’s midst.
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Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 16 May 2025
The sisters lean into their legacy of witchcraft to battle evil in the form of a devilish ex-boyfriend.
—Lisa Respers France, CNN Money, 7 May 2025
Having a lack of knowledge about matters of the spiritual realm, including the demonic nature of witchcraft, can have generational implications.
—Lynnette Nicholas, Essence, 7 May 2025
The girls found naked in the forest and accused of witchcraft quickly turn the eyes of the law from themselves onto the townspeople, starting a fever of trials.
—Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 25 Apr. 2025
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Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 16 May 2025
The sisters lean into their legacy of witchcraft to battle evil in the form of a devilish ex-boyfriend.
—Lisa Respers France, CNN Money, 7 May 2025
Having a lack of knowledge about matters of the spiritual realm, including the demonic nature of witchcraft, can have generational implications.
—Lynnette Nicholas, Essence, 7 May 2025
The girls found naked in the forest and accused of witchcraft quickly turn the eyes of the law from themselves onto the townspeople, starting a fever of trials.
—Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 25 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for witchcraft
Noun
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Both ancient and modern pieces are curated into exhibits about sorcery, motherhood, or high-fashion gowns.—
Sophie Friedman,
AFAR Media,
17 Apr. 2025
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His putting is and will always be capable of sorcery.—
Brendan Quinn,
New York Times,
14 May 2025
Noun
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From there, viewers are treated to fleeting glimpses of Elphaba working her magic, Glinda adorning herself with a glittering crown and a peek at some menacing flying monkeys.—
Dan Heching,
CNN Money,
5 June 2025
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This, of course, will be a film projector, complete with platters that contained film—the material that, when light was passed through them, enabled the magic contained inside them to be projected onto the big screen.—
Benny Har-Even,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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“Witchcraft.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/witchcraft. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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