Synonyms of necromancy

necromancy

noun

ˈne-krə-ˌman(t)-sē 

as in sorcery

the power to control natural forces through supernatural means

in the conjuring of the souls of the dead, necromancy seemed to offer human beings a means of exerting some control over an uncertain world

Synonyms & Similar Words

• sorcery
• witchcraft
• magic
• thaumaturgy
• wizardry
• witchery
• mojo
• enchantment
• diablerie
• conjuring
• bewitchment
• devilry
• voodooism
• divination
• spiritualism
• bewitchery
• alchemy
• incantation
• amulet
• ensorcellment
• occultism
• spell
• talisman
• conjuration
• divining
• curse
• phylactery
• glamour
• fetish
• soothsaying
• forecasting
• fortune-telling
• exorcism
• charm
• jinx
• prophesying
• mascot
• foretelling
• sortilege
• omen
• abracadabra
• crystal gazing
• hoodoo
• predicting
• augury
• foreseeing
• hex
• augur
• periapt
• prognosticating
• presaging
• foreknowing
• hexerei

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• science

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of necromancy

As Calhoun summarizes, the first part takes up the subject of magic and necromancy, the second treats of witchcraft and sorcery, and the third discourses of all kinds of spirits and specters. — Emily Zarevich, JSTOR Daily, 3 Sep. 2025

One of the buzziest debuts of the fall is this riveting dark fantasy in which a woman with missing memories must survive a world of necromancy and alchemy. — Lizz Schumer, People.com, 24 Aug. 2025

Disney has been dabbling in digital necromancy ever since Rogue One, which featured a recreation of Peter Cushing's likeness as Grand Moff Tarkin. — Dani Di Placido, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025

The end of an era Happily for sacrificial bats and young cousins all over Europe, necromancy was waning by the end of the 18th century. — Jonny Thomson, Big Think, 18 Dec. 2024