bewitchery

noun

Definition of bewitcherynext
as in witchcraft
the power to control natural forces through supernatural means would have thought that only an act of bewitchery could make snow fall in Florida, but the state has a history of modest snow accumulations

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  1. witchcraft
  2. sorcery
  3. magic
Noun
  • But on the whole, the only explanation for this thing is witchcraft.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 30 Nov. 2024
  • Many attacks go unreported, as the belief in witchcraft and the desire to punish sorcerers are widespread.
    Emma Bubola, New York Times, 24 Nov. 2024
Definition of witchcraft
Noun
  • In this period, potential triggers for violence may have included theft, perceived slights and insults, and charges of sorcery.
    Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 16 Dec. 2024
  • Rolling with the sound of Slo-Be Bryant 3, one of the great West Coast tapes of the 2020s, Slo-Be’s steely, ominous murmurs give his sentimental gangster rap the air of sorcery.
    Alphonse Pierre, Pitchfork, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of sorcery
Noun
  • But no Fiesta Bowl magic for Boise State this time.
    Justin Williams, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
  • This week, there's a double dose of magic: Wicked, starring Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande, is available on digital platforms, and Anne Rice's Mayfair Witches is back for a new season.
    Gerrad Hall, EW.com, 30 Dec. 2024
Definition of magic
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