witchcraft — the practice of magic, especially black magic; the use of spells
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the practice of magic, especially black magic; the use of spells
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈwɪtʃkræft/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother's cooking is so amazing, I suspect witchcraft!
- The Salem witch trials were a dark period when many innocent people were accused of witchcraft.
- She blamed witchcraft when her phone battery died right before an important call.
witchcraft
NOUN[/ˈwɪtʃkræft/]
the practice of magic, especially black magic; the use of spells
💡 Concept
The old healer practices witchcraft, stirring herbs while shadows dance around her hut.
🎵 Rhyme
Witchcraft transforms aircraft into spacecraft!
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🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/ˈwɪtʃkræft/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈwɪtʃkrɑːft/
🌳Etymology
Rootwitch
Suffix-craft
🎵Rhyme
aircraftspacecrafthovercraft
aircraft
spacecraft
hovercraft
🔗Collocations
practice witchcraft
accused of witchcraft
witchcraft trial
ancient witchcraft
witchcraft belief
witchcraft persecution
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“My grandmother's cooking is so amazing, I suspect witchcraft!”
“The Salem witch trials were a dark period when many innocent people were accused of witchcraft.”
😄 Fun example
“She blamed witchcraft when her phone battery died right before an important call.”
“Modern wiccans view witchcraft as a spiritual practice rather than evil magic.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
sorcerymagicwizardrynecromancyenchantment
Antonyms
sciencerationalitylogic
Related
witchspellpotionritualsupernatural
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