witchery
Americannoun
plural
witcheries-
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
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
And while it’s fair to say that good witchery may still not be in the cards for that particular family clan, it is found in a new generation.
From Washington Post
Yet for a good portion of this book, the actual witchery falls away.
From New York Times
Her portraits re-envision witchery by celebrating the spectrum of identities and spiritual practices found in today’s witch community.”
From Washington Times
Still, I squinted pretty hard at that first cup of berry-scented brew, suspicious that some kind of syrup witchery was involved.
From Seattle Times
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