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Synonyms of witchcraft

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

Synonyms and similar words for witchcraft

nounThe practice of witches; magic, sorcery, or the use of supernatural powers to influence or predict...

  • witchdomThe exercise of witchcraft or of supernatural powers; witchery.
  • witcheryWitchcraft.
  • witchworkWitchcraft.
  • 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.
  • magicThe application of rituals or actions, especially those based on occult knowledge, to subdue or manipulate natural or...
  • mojoSpellcraft, hoodoo.
  • sorceryMagical power; the use of witchcraft or magic arts.
  • 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
  • warlockryWizardry; witchcraft.
  • whistness UK, dialectalWitchcraft; supernatural dealings.
  • wizardryThe art of a wizard; sorcery.
  • 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; the use of witchcraft for evil means.

  • 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...
  • cacomagic rareMagic used for unethical, wicked ends.

Meaning of witchcraft

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

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Questions about synonyms of witchcraft

What is another word for witchcraft?
Witchcraft has 38 synonyms on Word.ws, such as magic, sorcery, conjuring, wizardry, mojo, witchery, conjuration and spellcasting.
What does witchcraft mean?
Witchcraft means the practice of witches; magic, sorcery, or the use of supernatural powers to influence or predict events.

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