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Synonyms of sorcery

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Another word for sorcery is witchcraft. Other synonyms of sorcery are conjuring, wizardry, mojo, witchery and conjuration.

Synonyms and similar words for sorcery

nounMagical power; the use of witchcraft or magic arts.

  • warlockryWizardry; witchcraft.
  • witcheryWitchcraft.
  • wizardryThe art of a wizard; sorcery.
  • bewitcheryThe power of bewitching or fascinating; charm; witchcraft.
  • black arts
  • charmwork
  • conjurationConjuring, legerdemain or magic.
  • conjuringAn act in which something is conjured.
  • dark arts
  • diablerieWitchcraft, sorcery.
  • druidcraftThe practice, art, or skill of Druidry, casting spells; sorcery; witchcraft.
  • dwimmercraftThe art of illusion; the art of magic; sorcery; magic.
  • enchantment
  • gypsycraftThe practice(s) of gypsy magic, sorcery, or the use supernatural powers to influence or predict events.
  • hexcraftThe practice, art, or skill of casting hexes and spells; sorcery; witchcraft.
  • hexereiWitchcraft.
  • magic
  • mojoSpellcraft, hoodoo.
  • sortilegeWitchcraft, magic, especially as a means of making decisions or predictions.
  • spellcastingThe casting of magic spells.
  • spellcraftMagical practices involving the casting of spells.
  • spellwork
  • thaumaturgyThe working of miracles, wonderworking; magic, witchcraft, wizardry.
  • wandwork
  • whistness UK, dialectalWitchcraft; supernatural dealings.
  • witchdomThe exercise of witchcraft or of supernatural powers; witchery.
  • witchcraftThe practice of witches; magic, sorcery, or the use of supernatural powers to influence or predict events.
  • witchworkWitchcraft.
  • wonderworkingThe performance of wonders, marvels, or miracles.
  • craft obsoleteOccult art, magic .
  • dweomercraft rareMagic; magical arts; jugglery.
  • dwimmer obsoleteMagic, magic arts; sorcery; spell; occult art.
  • goety obsoleteWitchcraft, demonic magic, necromancy.
  • jugglery archaicWitchcraft, sorcery; magical trickery, legerdemain.
  • wizardcraft rareWitchcraft, carried out by a wizard.

nounBlack magic.

  • black artA practice such as witchcraft, sorcery, necromancy, or black magic.
  • cacomagicMagic used for unethical, wicked ends.
  • dark magicSynonym of black magic.
  • black magicMagic derived from evil forces, as distinct from good or benign forces; or magic performed with the intention of doing...

Meaning of sorcery

  1. noun Magical power; the use of witchcraft or magic arts.
  2. noun Black magic.

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Questions about synonyms of sorcery

What is another word for sorcery?
Sorcery has 39 synonyms on Word.ws, such as witchcraft, conjuring, wizardry, mojo, witchery, conjuration, spellcasting and thaumaturgy.
What does sorcery mean?
Sorcery means magical power; the use of witchcraft or magic arts.

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