SINCE 1828
theurgy
noun
the·ur·gy
| \ ˈthē-(ˌ)ər-jē
\
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Definition of theurgy
: the art or technique of compelling or persuading a god or beneficent or supernatural power to do or refrain from doing something
Other Words from theurgy
theurgic
\ thē-ˈər-jik
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or theurgical \ thē-ˈər-ji-kəl
\
adjective
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or theurgical \ thē-ˈər-ji-kəl
\
adjective
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