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The synonyms of “Witchcraft” are: witchery, sorcery, black magic, the black arts, the occult, occultism, wizardry, witching, necromancy, voodooism, voodoo, hoodoo, divination
Witchcraft as a Noun
Definitions of "Witchcraft" as a noun
According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “witchcraft” as a noun can have the following definitions:
- The art of sorcery.
- (in a modern context) religious practice involving magic and affinity with nature, usually within a pagan tradition.
- Bewitching or fascinating attraction or charm.
- The practice of magic, especially for evil purposes; the use of spells.
Synonyms of "Witchcraft" as a noun (13 Words)
black magic | Black clothing (worn as a sign of mourning. |
divination | Successful conjecture by unusual insight or good luck. The Celtic art of divination. |
hoodoo | Something believed to bring bad luck. A visit to a local hoodoo doctor. |
necromancy | The supposed practice of communicating with the dead, especially in order to predict the future. Alchemy necromancy and other magic practices. |
occultism | A belief in supernatural powers and the possibility of bringing them under human control. |
sorcery | The use of magic, especially black magic. |
the black arts | Total absence of light. |
the occult | Supernatural forces and events and beings collectively. |
voodoo | A person skilled in voodoo. A voodoo doll. |
voodooism | A religious cult practiced chiefly in Caribbean countries (especially Haiti); involves witchcraft and animistic deities. |
witchery | The art of sorcery. Warding off evil spirits and acts of witchery. |
witching | The use or practice of witchcraft. My hideous appearance and witching skills. |
wizardry | Great skill in a particular area of activity. Pless s wizardry with a bat. |
Usage Examples of "Witchcraft" as a noun
- Children and goods were believed to be vulnerable to the witchcraft of jealous neighbours.
Associations of "Witchcraft" (30 Words)
amulet | A trinket or piece of jewelry usually hung about the neck and thought to be a magical protection against evil or disease. |
ancient | A person who lived in ancient times. Ancient Greece. |
astrologer | A person who uses astrology to tell others about their character or to predict their future. He was advised by astrologers to delay his departure. |
bewitchment | A magical spell. |
charmed | Strongly attracted. I felt that I had a charmed life. |
conjure | Call (an image) to the mind. A special tune that conjures up a particular time and place. |
coven | A group or meeting of witches. Covens of militants within the party. |
crone | An ugly old woman. |
disbelieve | Have no religious faith. To disbelieve is as much an act of faith as belief. |
divination | The art or gift of prophecy (or the pretense of prophecy) by supernatural means. The mediums are hired to perform divinations. |
genie | An invisible spirit mentioned in the Koran and believed by Muslims to inhabit the earth and influence mankind by appearing in the form of humans or animals. |
goddess | A woman who is greatly admired, especially for her beauty. He had an affair with a screen goddess. |
magic | An illusory feat considered magical by naive observers. It was a great time magic. |
magical | Possessing or using or characteristic of or appropriate to supernatural powers- Shakespeare. A magical spell. |
magician | Someone who performs magic tricks to amuse an audience. He was the magician of the fan belt. |
mystic | Relating to or resembling mysticism. Mystical religion. |
myth | A fictitious or imaginary person or thing. The belief that evening primrose oil helps to cure eczema is a myth according to dermatologists. |
necromancer | A person who practises necromancy; a wizard or magician. Dr Faustus a necromancer of the 16th century. |
necromancy | The belief in magical spells that harness occult forces or evil spirits to produce unnatural effects in the world. Alchemy necromancy and other magic practices. |
occult | Involving or relating to mystical, supernatural, or magical powers, practices, or phenomena. He is a student of the occult. |
paganism | A religion other than one of the main world religions, specifically a non-Christian or pre-Christian religion. Modern paganism includes a respect for mother earth. |
potion | A medicinal or magical or poisonous beverage. A healing potion. |
shaman | In societies practicing shamanism one acting as a medium between the visible and spirit worlds practices sorcery for healing or divination. |
sleight | The use of dexterity or cunning, especially so as to deceive. Except by sleight of logic the two positions cannot be harmonized. |
sorcerer | A person who claims or is believed to have magic powers; a wizard. |
sorcery | The belief in magical spells that harness occult forces or evil spirits to produce unnatural effects in the world. |
spell | Place under a spell. He whispered a spell as he moved his hands. |
talisman | A person regarded as representing and inspiring a particular group. A dolphin talisman would ensure a safe journey on land or at sea. |
witch | A follower or practitioner of Wicca or of modern witchcraft. He can marry the old witch for all I care. |
wizard | A help feature of a software package that automates complex tasks by asking the user a series of easy-to-answer questions. How absolutely wizard. |