necromancy

noun
UK: /ˈnekrəmænsi/
US: /ˈnekrəˌmænsi/

  1. The practice of communicating with the dead to predict the future.

    1. He used necromancy to see the future.
    2. The old stories told of kings using necromancy to gain an advantage in wars.

  2. The use of magic or witchcraft, especially for evil purposes.

    1. The witch practiced dark necromancy.
    2. Some believe that certain rituals are actually a form of dangerous necromancy.

Synonyms

black magic witchcraft sorcery conjuration divination theurgy

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "necromancy" in English means: The practice of communicating with the dead to predict the future., The use of magic or witchcraft, especially for evil purposes..

The phonetic transcription of "necromancy" is /ˈnekrəmænsi/ in British English and /ˈnekrəˌmænsi/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "necromancy": black magic, witchcraft, sorcery, conjuration, divination, theurgy.

Example usage of "necromancy": "He used necromancy to see the future.". More examples on the page.