thaumaturgy

thau·ma·tur·gy

noun \ˈthȯ-mə-ˌtər-jē\

Definition of THAUMATURGY

: the performance of miracles; specifically : magic

Examples of THAUMATURGY

1. <a macabre tale about a woman who uses thaumaturgy to bring her dead lover back to life>

First Known Use of THAUMATURGY

circa 1727

Related to THAUMATURGY

Synonyms: bewitchery, bewitchment, conjuring, devilry (or deviltry), diablerie, enchantment, ensorcellment, mojo, necromancy, sorcery, magic, voodooism, witchcraft, witchery, wizardry

Related Words: abracadabra, amulet, charm, fetish (also fetich), mascot, periapt, phylactery, talisman; conjuration, glamour (also glamor), incantation, spell; curse, hex, jinx; augury, crystal gazing, divination, divining, forecasting, foreknowing, foreseeing, foretelling, fortune-telling, predicting, presaging, prognosticating, prophesying, soothsaying, sortilege; hexerei, hoodoo, occultism, spiritualism; augur, omen; exorcism; alchemy

Near Antonyms: science

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Rhymes with THAUMATURGY

dramaturgy, metallurgy