witchcraft

noun
UK: /ˈwɪtʃ.krɑːft/
US: /ˈwɪtʃ.kræft/

  1. The use of magical powers, especially evil ones, to influence events.

    1. Some people think witchcraft is real and very dangerous.
    2. The village elders suspected the strange occurrences were a result of witchcraft and dark magic.

  2. Skills or clever methods that seem magical or mysterious.

    1. His success was pure witchcraft, I don't know how he did it.
    2. The chef's skill in blending flavors felt like witchcraft, creating dishes beyond comprehension.

Synonyms

wizardry black magic sorcery spell charm incantation magic

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "witchcraft" in English means: The use of magical powers, especially evil ones, to influence events., Skills or clever methods that seem magical or mysterious..

The phonetic transcription of "witchcraft" is /ˈwɪtʃ.krɑːft/ in British English and /ˈwɪtʃ.kræft/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "witchcraft": wizardry, black magic, sorcery, spell, charm, incantation, magic.

Example usage of "witchcraft": "Some people think witchcraft is real and very dangerous.". More examples on the page.