witchery
Americannoun
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witchcraft; magic.
Accusations of witchery and spiritual possession tore the community apart.
These photos, taken at a local Sabbat, reveal a diverse and complex spectrum of contemporary witchery.
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magical influence; fascination; charm.
I was captivated by the witchery of her beauty.
noun
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the practice of witchcraft
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magical or bewitching influence or charm
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Etymology
Origin of witchery
Example Sentences
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In the theater, it’s easy to lose sight of Macbeth’s misgivings and regrets amid the thrilling witchery and suspenseful criminality.
From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2024
Yet for a good portion of this book, the actual witchery falls away.
From New York Times • Aug. 9, 2022
Her portraits re-envision witchery by celebrating the spectrum of identities and spiritual practices found in today’s witch community.”
From Washington Times • Oct. 6, 2021
With so many important battles to be fought, does white magic still have a place in the world and is it even comparable to the witchery popery of 400 years ago?
From The Guardian • Feb. 16, 2019
"If we brought this off, it would be the greatest triumph in the whole history of witchery!"
From "The Witches" by Roald Dahl
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