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noun witch·ery \ˈwi-chə-rē, ˈwich-rē\

Definition of witchery

plural

witcheries

  1. 1a :  the practice of witchcraft :  sorceryb :  an act of witchcraft

  2. 2 :  an irresistible fascination

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  1. the movie star's violet eyes are frequently cited as the source of her cinematic witchery

  2. a tale of horror replete with eerie hauntings and evil witchery

1546

First Known Use of witchery

1546

witchery Synonyms

Synonyms
allure, animal magnetism, appeal, attractiveness, captivation, charisma, duende, enchantment, fascination, force field, glamour (also glamor), magic, magnetism, oomph, pizzazz (or pizazz), seductiveness, charm
Antonyms
repulsion, repulsiveness
Related Words
allurement, attraction, call, lure, seduction; agreeableness, darlingness, delightfulness, desirability, desirableness, niceness, pleasantness, pleasingness, sweetness; sex appeal
Near Antonyms
disagreeableness, distastefulness, obnoxiousness, offensiveness, unpleasantness

WITCHERY Defined for Kids

witchery

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noun witch·ery \ˈwi-chə-rē\

Definition of witchery for Students

plural

witcheries

  1. 1 :  witchcraft

  2. 2 :  power to charm or fascinate

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