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witchcraft
[ wich-kraft, -krahft ]
/ ËwÉȘtÊËkrĂŠft, -ËkrÉft /
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noun
the art or practices of a witch; sorcery; magic.
magical influence; witchery.
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synonym study for witchcraft
1. See magic.
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British Dictionary definitions for witchcraft
witchcraft
/ (ËwÉȘtÊËkrÉËft) /
noun
the art or power of bringing magical or preternatural power to bear or the act or practice of attempting to do so
the influence of magic or sorcery
fascinating or bewitching influence or charm
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Cultural definitions for witchcraft
witchcraft
Popularly believed to be the practice of black magic. Witches are known today as followers of Wicca, a pagan nature religion with roots in pre-Christian western Europe. Wicca is now undergoing a revival, especially in the United States and Great Britain.
notes for witchcraft
Old misunderstandings and hysterical accusations have led to persecution of âwitches,â most famously in the Salem witch trials of 1692.
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