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WITCHCRAFT: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for WITCHCRAFT?

Need another word that means the same as “witchcraft”? Find 13 synonyms and 30 related words for “witchcraft” in this overview.

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Witchcraft as a Noun
Definitions of "Witchcraft" as a noun
Synonyms of "Witchcraft" as a noun (13 Words)
Usage Examples of "Witchcraft" as a noun
Associations of "Witchcraft" (30 Words)

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.