black magic

noun

: magic that is associated with the devil or with evil spirits : evil magic

He wore a special necklace to protect against black magic.

Examples of black magic in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Leveille, who was later diagnosed with acute schizophrenia, convinced Siraj and the other defendants that Abdul’s mother was using black magic on the boy in late 2017. — Shelly Bradbury, Denver Post, 8 Oct. 2026

Preaching in the village of Manjacaze, his inspiration and congregation dwindling, evangelical Pastor Hélder turns to black magic to fire up his oratory and heal his parishioners. — John Hopewell, Variety, 5 Aug. 2026

SpellsByMia also recommends steering clear of black magic and scare tactics. — Meredith Wilshere, PEOPLE, 27 Dec. 2025

The way that Gladys’ black magic operates is only lightly sketched and under-explained for the better. — Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 6 Nov. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1590, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for black magic

• pelagic
• tragic