as in sorcery
the power to control natural forces through supernatural means
taught all of her daughters witchcraft
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Recent Examples of witchcraft
This mystically exacting wordplay is spell-binding—fitting for a record that steeps its themes of desperation and addiction in a heady brew of alchemy and witchcraft.
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Meaghan Garvey, Pitchfork, 3 Apr. 2025
The act was short and provided few details about what constituted witchcraft, sorcery or necromancy.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 10 Mar. 2025
Fox has been open about her use of astrology and witchcraft, and Machine Gun Kelly’s openess to it.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 28 Jan. 2025
Rotoscope animation sets the stage for this wild 17th century look at a woman accused of witchcraft whose trial reveals the presence of a werewolf in a deeply religious Livonian community’s midst.
—Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 16 Apr. 2025
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Meaghan Garvey, Pitchfork, 3 Apr. 2025
The act was short and provided few details about what constituted witchcraft, sorcery or necromancy.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 10 Mar. 2025
Fox has been open about her use of astrology and witchcraft, and Machine Gun Kelly’s openess to it.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 28 Jan. 2025
Rotoscope animation sets the stage for this wild 17th century look at a woman accused of witchcraft whose trial reveals the presence of a werewolf in a deeply religious Livonian community’s midst.
—Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 16 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for witchcraft
Noun
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Bassett’s sword and sorcery movie Red Sonja will be released by Samuel Goldwyn Films later this year.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
9 May 2025
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His Game 2 first half was evidence that his sorcery is still capable of outpacing Father Time.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
21 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Men’s Pro Doubles Recap US Open bronze medalists and shock APP singles finalist Bhatia couldn’t continue his Naples magic with partner Mehta on tour, losing in the 16s to the unstoppable top seeds Will Howells & Jack Munro.—
Todd Boss,
Forbes.com,
12 May 2025
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Opponents are figuring out how neutralize Miami by denying Messi and his attacking partners space to work their magic and outracing Miami players in transition.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
11 May 2025
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“Witchcraft.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/witchcraft. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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