as in witchcraft
the power to control natural forces through supernatural means
in olden times people suspected of sorcery were often put to death
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Recent Examples of sorcery
When tragedies happen in Papua New Guinea, accusations of sorcery often follow — bringing violence in their wake.
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David Leonhardt, New York Times, 24 Nov. 2024
Imagine if Elle Woods from Legally Blonde aspired to sorcery instead of law school (and had a four-octave range to boot).
—Eric Andersson, People.com, 19 Nov. 2024
Prophecy is about just how dangerous women in STEM — that is, sorcery, transmutation, eugenics, and mothering — can be.
—Alex Abad-Santos, Vox, 18 Nov. 2024
Sam uses her sorcery to help advance her husband’s career and for chores around the house.
—Lisa Stardust, People.com, 26 Oct. 2024
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David Leonhardt, New York Times, 24 Nov. 2024
Imagine if Elle Woods from Legally Blonde aspired to sorcery instead of law school (and had a four-octave range to boot).
—Eric Andersson, People.com, 19 Nov. 2024
Prophecy is about just how dangerous women in STEM — that is, sorcery, transmutation, eugenics, and mothering — can be.
—Alex Abad-Santos, Vox, 18 Nov. 2024
Sam uses her sorcery to help advance her husband’s career and for chores around the house.
—Lisa Stardust, People.com, 26 Oct. 2024
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“Sorcery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sorcery. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.
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