Synonyms of witchcraft

witchcraft

noun

ˈwich-ˌkraft 

as in sorcery

the power to control natural forces through supernatural means

taught all of her daughters witchcraft

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• science

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of witchcraft

And, as a sign of how sentiments have shifted, a monument was erected in Massachusetts just nine years ago to mark the site of the most famous public hangings – 19 people accused of witchcraft in 1692 Salem. — The Monitor's Editorial Board, Christian Science Monitor, 14 Oct. 2026

In the Middle Ages, Vocelle writes that cats become closely associated with witchcraft, which allowed for men to more widely abuse both women and the animals. — Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2026

So, while magic may be experiencing a resurgence, in many ways, witchcraft is still on trial. — Chelsea Bailey, CNN Money, 9 Sep. 2026

That surprisingly sensible perspective is precisely why Gillian believes Kylie and Antonia should have learned about witchcraft, Maria, and the Owens family’s curse years ago. — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 8 Sep. 2026