WITCHERY Synonyms: 93 Similar and Opposite Words

witchery

noun

ˈwi-chə-rē

Definition of witchery

as in charm

the power of irresistible attraction the movie star's violet eyes are frequently cited as the source of her cinematic witchery

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as in witchcraft

the power to control natural forces through supernatural means a tale of horror replete with eerie hauntings and evil witchery

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Recent Examples of witchery All three are presented in the episode-two challenge, where they are suspended in cages above the ground out in the woods, like they’ve been accused of witchery or something. — Joe Reid, Vulture, 9 Jan. 2025 There’s also a glimpse of Billy, Lilia and Jen channeling iconic Disney heroes and villains, plus requisite flashbacks to Agatha and Rio’s days of Salem witchery. — Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 14 Oct. 2024 For the fashion week show, Ganni plans to create a little magic — in the theme of witchery that is — all while spelling out its message. — Rhonda Richford, WWD, 24 Sep. 2024 The investigation suggested that Cunningham was involved in the creation of a flyer, which circulated at the May school-committee hearing, accusing ARMS teachers of witchery and other transgressions. — Jessica Winter, The New Yorker, 3 Apr. 2024 See All Example Sentences for witchery

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Noun

The amenities at Coligny Beach Park are one of the main reasons why this particular beach is so popular (beyond its natural charm, of course).

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 July 2026
Part of his charm here included playing the stalwart father figure to two terrified kids — someone a child could trust to stick around and keep watch all night when the dinosaurs came chomping.

— Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 14 July 2026

Definition of charm

Noun

That feeling is only intensified by Xang’s under-his-breath threats and twisted meditations that come across more like free-car witchcraft.

— Alphonse Pierre, Pitchfork, 26 June 2026
Starring Vanessa Redgrave and Oliver Reed, the film tells the story of Urbain Grandier, a 17th-century Catholic priest who was burned at the stake over accusations of witchcraft.

— Zac Ntim, Deadline, 22 June 2026

Definition of witchcraft

Noun

These are some of man's most sorcery-like achievements, providing materials with excellent engineering properties.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 6 July 2026
Come to Eternia, the mythical home of flying dragon-like creatures, and swords, and sorcery, and spaceships — really, all the stuff a 12-year-old science fiction fanatic loves.

— David Fear, Rolling Stone, 4 June 2026

Definition of sorcery

Noun

The European Commission said the preloading of Gemini onto Android devices reduced the attractiveness of rival third-party models for the 60% of EU adults who use Android.

— Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 17 July 2026
As popularized by streamer Clavicular, the movement approaches attractiveness like an engineering problem.

— Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 15 July 2026

Definition of attractiveness

Noun

But they're all connected by a love for adventure and a fascination with science—they're here to enjoy Lindblad's iconic education component that frequently sets the company apart from other expedition cruise lines.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 July 2026
Hollywood’s fascination with YouTube creators is going to the next level.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 14 July 2026

Definition of fascination

Noun

This year’s version was beefed up with a few extra attractions to go along with some of the staples which again included the food tent and beer garden, the golf challenge held at Depot Pond and a pet show.

— David Sharos, Chicago Tribune, 13 July 2026
Best Hotels & Resorts The Junto The Junto, a 198-room independent lifestyle hotel, sits along the Scioto River in the Peninsula, directly across from COSI (the Center of Science and Industry) and within walking distance of downtown attractions.

— Rafael Pena, Travel + Leisure, 12 July 2026

Definition of attraction

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