sorcery

Noun

Meaning

Divination by the assistance, or supposed assistance, of evil spirits, or the power of commanding evil spirits; magic; necromancy; witchcraft; enchantment.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

black magic magic black art witchcraft necromancy wizardry voodoo abracadabra satanism hoodoo juju palmistry chemistry alchemy theistic
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Antonyms

science repulsion pester revolt disgust brood
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Hypernyms

magic thaumaturgy

Hyponyms

satanism enchantment demonism witchcraft diabolism witchery

Phrases with the word

indirect sorcery sorcery square

Derivatives

sorceries

Examples

He who confesses magic or sorcery shall do penance for the time of murder, and shall be treated in the same manner as he who convicts himself of this sin. Basil of Caesarea

To handle a language skillfully is to practice a kind of evocative sorcery. Charles Baudelaire

I think that the ideal space must contain elements of magic, serenity, sorcery and mystery. Luis Barragán

Sorcery works against Nature, magic works with it. Avram Davidson

The emphasis on sorcery reflected accusations by the authorities more than it did actual practice. Being threatened, the Church responded by virulent persecution. Barbara Tuchman

There is in the word, in the logos, something sacred which forbids us to gamble with it. To handle a language skilfuly is to practice a kind of evocative sorcery. Charles Baudelaire

Close letter words and terms

sorceror sorcerous sorcerously sorcery square Sorcha Sorci