as in sorcery
the power to control natural forces through supernatural means
taught all of her daughters witchcraft
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When his mother was taken to hell by the demon Mephisto for her witchcraft, the young Doom sought to better himself to bring her back.
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Richard Newby, The Hollywood Reporter, 1 Aug. 2024
Luckily, her case never made it to trial, as trying a person for witchcraft was abolished.
—Andrea Wurzburger, People.com, 28 Oct. 2024
Even in her early 30s, Samayoa retains a carefree approach toward witchcraft.
—Scottie Andrew, CNN, 26 Oct. 2024
Black cats have been the subject of legend and superstition for centuries, associated with witchcraft, the supernatural, and bad luck.
—Terry Baddoo, USA TODAY, 25 Oct. 2024
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Richard Newby, The Hollywood Reporter, 1 Aug. 2024
Luckily, her case never made it to trial, as trying a person for witchcraft was abolished.
—Andrea Wurzburger, People.com, 28 Oct. 2024
Even in her early 30s, Samayoa retains a carefree approach toward witchcraft.
—Scottie Andrew, CNN, 26 Oct. 2024
Black cats have been the subject of legend and superstition for centuries, associated with witchcraft, the supernatural, and bad luck.
—Terry Baddoo, USA TODAY, 25 Oct. 2024
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“Witchcraft.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/witchcraft. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.
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