Witchcraft

Definitions

1. The practice of witches; magic, sorcery, or the use of supernatural powers to influence or predict events.
   uncountable, usually
2. Black magic; the use of witchcraft for evil means.
   uncountable, usually
3. Something, such as an advanced technology, that seems almost magical.
   uncountable, usually
4. An irresistible or seemingly magical influence.
   uncountable, usually

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Examples

“Wiccans believe⟳ in a modernised form⟳ of witchcraft.”

“Such witchcraft has no power now to show⟳ itself, because the people don't believe⟳ in it any more.”

“The way Green practices witchcraft defies stereotypes of broomstick-wielding, cauldron-toting, pointy-hatted witches. He doesn’t belong⟳ to a coven. He’s not Wiccan or pagan, religions that are rooted in witchcraft. He has a few cats, though they’re better suited for snuggling than serving as helpful familiars.”

“The Bible warns against the use⟳ of witchcraft and sorcery.”

“There can be no denying that the more than 100 exhibiting companies and divisions also gave full play⟳ to examples of their latest technological witchcraft, as befits the foremost US aerospace event.”

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