WITCHCRAFT Synonyms: 57 Similar and Opposite Words

witchcraft

noun

ˈwich-ˌkraft

Definition of witchcraft

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 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 Residents and shopkeepers, Pangallo added, practice witchcraft year-round, and Salem High School’s mascot is a witch, a nod to the city’s decision to reckon with rather than hide from its darkest chapter. — Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 7 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for witchcraft

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Now, the sorcery of the dance floor is that this is never happening to only one dancer.

— Vinson Cunningham, New Yorker, 7 Sep. 2026
After graduating, Papadopoulos took classes at Hunter College, bonding with classmates over sword and sorcery movies.

— Jayme Fraser, USA Today, 7 Sep. 2026

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While these tracks are endearing enough, Way Dynamic’s real magic sits at the juncture of folk and forlornness, when Young’s guitar is allowed to ramble and his regrets are sharp enough to bruise.

— Linnie Greene, Pitchfork, 20 Oct. 2026
To double the magic, running water could be added to the mix.

— Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 19 Oct. 2026

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