Witchcraft
noun
The use of magical powers obtained especially from evil spirits.
People in the village accused her of witchcraft when they couldn't explain the strange occurrences.
Often appears as...
- practice witchcraft
- accused of witchcraft
noun
A practice involving the use of powers gained from the assistance or control of evil spirits, especially for divining.
The people in the ancient times relied on witchcraft for their healing methods.
Often appears as...
- witchcraft and wizardry
- witchcraft and sorcery
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Disapproving
Academic
noun
The use of magical powers obtained especially from evil spirits.
People in the village accused her of witchcraft when they couldn't explain the strange occurrences.
Often appears as...
- practice witchcraft
- accused of witchcraft
noun
A practice involving the use of powers gained from the assistance or control of evil spirits, especially for divining.
The people in the ancient times relied on witchcraft for their healing methods.
Often appears as...
- witchcraft and wizardry
- witchcraft and sorcery
Usage tips
Disapproving
Academic
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Cultural Sensitivity
Be aware that witchcraft themes can be sensitive or offensive to some cultures; use the word respectfully.
Her novel explores witchcraft from a historical perspective.
Pro Tip 2/3Negative Connotations
Witchcraft often has negative associations, implying harmful or malevolent intent.
Tales often portray witches using witchcraft for evil deeds.
Pro Tip 3/3Historical Context
Historically, accusations of witchcraft led to persecution; harness that context to enhance understanding.
She studied the witchcraft trials of the 17th century.
Pro Tip 1/3Cultural Sensitivity
Be aware that witchcraft themes can be sensitive or offensive to some cultures; use the word respectfully.
Her novel explores witchcraft from a historical perspective.
Pro Tip 2/3Negative Connotations
Witchcraft often has negative associations, implying harmful or malevolent intent.
Tales often portray witches using witchcraft for evil deeds.
Pro Tip 3/3Historical Context
Historically, accusations of witchcraft led to persecution; harness that context to enhance understanding.
She studied the witchcraft trials of the 17th century.
Pro Tip 1/3Cultural Sensitivity
Be aware that witchcraft themes can be sensitive or offensive to some cultures; use the word respectfully.
Her novel explores witchcraft from a historical perspective.
Pro Tip 2/3Negative Connotations
Witchcraft often has negative associations, implying harmful or malevolent intent.
Tales often portray witches using witchcraft for evil deeds.
Pro Tip 3/3Historical Context
Historically, accusations of witchcraft led to persecution; harness that context to enhance understanding.
She studied the witchcraft trials of the 17th century.
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Strange answers to the...
He said, "You know what? One of the items on the checklist is lack of remorse, but another item on the checklist is cunning, manipulative. So when you say you feel remorse for your crime, they say, 'Typical of the psychopath to cunningly say he feels remorse when he doesn't.' It's like witchcraft, they turn everything upside-down."
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Ugly History: Witch...
Though there was no evidence to support any of these claims, belief in witches became widespread. A witch hunt often began with a a failed harvest, a sick cow, or a stillborn child. Community members blamed witchcraft, and accused each other of being witches.
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Circumcision PIPE National...
ignoring the pain tondo shouts out cosa tradition holds that foreskins must be buried to keep sorcerers from using them in witchcraft the surgeon is also careful to clean the blade to reduce the risk of transmitting diseases such as aids
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Ghanian Witches PIPE...
witchcraft is very real the spirit world is no less present than the physical world and those who are believed capable of harnessing its power to do harm are greatly feared so much so that often they must be banished like the accused
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Witches of Ghana PIPE...
witchcraft is very real the spirit world is no less present in the physical world and those who are believed capable of harnessing its power to do harm are greatly feared so much so that often they must be banished like the accused
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Wicca PIPE National...
the name witch and I suppose anywhere I'd like to reclaim it as being a good word and a standing for all the things that I believe in she has her husband's complete support though he has no interest in witchcraft himself
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Black Magic PIPE National...
Alberto is here to restock his hex fighting kit believe in witchcraft was just an abstract idea for doctors a Valletta until he had his own life-changing encounter with black magic Zabaleta was
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Wicca PIPE National...
i suppose in a way i'd like to reclaim it as being a good word and standing for all the things that i believe in she has her husband's complete support though he has no interest in witchcraft
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Witch Cleanser PIPE...
of life when crops fail when relatives fight when neighbors feel the first suspicion is often witchcraft anyone here could be a sometimes in the village of Zaku
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Witch Cleanser PIPE...
of life when crops fail when relatives fight when neighbors field the first suspicion is often witchcraft anyone here could be a witch sometimes without
Video examples
Strange answers to the...
He said, "You know what? One of the items on the checklist is lack of remorse, but another item on the checklist is cunning, manipulative. So when you say you feel remorse for your crime, they say, 'Typical of the psychopath to cunningly say he feels remorse when he doesn't.' It's like witchcraft, they turn everything upside-down."
Video examples
Ugly History: Witch...
Though there was no evidence to support any of these claims, belief in witches became widespread. A witch hunt often began with a a failed harvest, a sick cow, or a stillborn child. Community members blamed witchcraft, and accused each other of being witches.
Video examples
Circumcision PIPE National...
ignoring the pain tondo shouts out cosa tradition holds that foreskins must be buried to keep sorcerers from using them in witchcraft the surgeon is also careful to clean the blade to reduce the risk of transmitting diseases such as aids
Video examples
Ghanian Witches PIPE...
witchcraft is very real the spirit world is no less present than the physical world and those who are believed capable of harnessing its power to do harm are greatly feared so much so that often they must be banished like the accused
Video examples
Witches of Ghana PIPE...
witchcraft is very real the spirit world is no less present in the physical world and those who are believed capable of harnessing its power to do harm are greatly feared so much so that often they must be banished like the accused
Video examples
Wicca PIPE National...
the name witch and I suppose anywhere I'd like to reclaim it as being a good word and a standing for all the things that I believe in she has her husband's complete support though he has no interest in witchcraft himself
Video examples
Black Magic PIPE National...
Alberto is here to restock his hex fighting kit believe in witchcraft was just an abstract idea for doctors a Valletta until he had his own life-changing encounter with black magic Zabaleta was
Video examples
Wicca PIPE National...
i suppose in a way i'd like to reclaim it as being a good word and standing for all the things that i believe in she has her husband's complete support though he has no interest in witchcraft
Video examples
Witch Cleanser PIPE...
of life when crops fail when relatives fight when neighbors feel the first suspicion is often witchcraft anyone here could be a sometimes in the village of Zaku
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Witch Cleanser PIPE...
of life when crops fail when relatives fight when neighbors field the first suspicion is often witchcraft anyone here could be a witch sometimes without
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Quote examples
Peter Hollingworth
Australian Clergyman
I can cite a few cases of where people have tampered around with magic and witchcraft that they've been very severely frightened and traumatised by some of the outcomes. I mean we are playing with fire, and I had to say that.
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Madchen Amick
American Actress
The whole concept of witches was that women were speaking up for themselves and fighting for their rights. The whole concept of witchcraft came into play to hold down women and women's empowerment.
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Andrew Shaffer
American Author
Cremer's 'Nightshade' is a smart blend of romance, action, philosophy, and pagan witchcraft. And, yes, high-schoolers shape-shifting into wolves.
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Anthony Horowitz
English Novelist
I love the idea that magic and witchcraft and battles between supernatural creatures could be raging all around us but just out of our sight.
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Cass McCombs
American Musician
I don't care much about politics. That kind of witchcraft I stay away from because people end up dead. I'd rather die for music.
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Ari Lennox
American Musician
Yeah, I believe in all the wild, witchcraft stuff. I don't like to dabble in that, but I believe they all know something.
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Henri Matisse
French Artist
With color one obtains an energy that seems to stem from witchcraft.
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Sam Ervin
American Politician
Polygraph tests are 20th-century witchcraft.
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Kyle Richards
American Actress
I honestly do not believe in witchcraft.
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Adam Rippon
American Athlete
I can't explain witchcraft.
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Peter Hollingworth
Australian Clergyman
I can cite a few cases of where people have tampered around with magic and witchcraft that they've been very severely frightened and traumatised by some of the outcomes. I mean we are playing with fire, and I had to say that.
Quote examples
Madchen Amick
American Actress
The whole concept of witches was that women were speaking up for themselves and fighting for their rights. The whole concept of witchcraft came into play to hold down women and women's empowerment.
Quote examples
Andrew Shaffer
American Author
Cremer's 'Nightshade' is a smart blend of romance, action, philosophy, and pagan witchcraft. And, yes, high-schoolers shape-shifting into wolves.
Quote examples
Anthony Horowitz
English Novelist
I love the idea that magic and witchcraft and battles between supernatural creatures could be raging all around us but just out of our sight.
Quote examples
Cass McCombs
American Musician
I don't care much about politics. That kind of witchcraft I stay away from because people end up dead. I'd rather die for music.
Quote examples
Ari Lennox
American Musician
Yeah, I believe in all the wild, witchcraft stuff. I don't like to dabble in that, but I believe they all know something.
Quote examples
Henri Matisse
French Artist
With color one obtains an energy that seems to stem from witchcraft.
Quote examples
Sam Ervin
American Politician
Polygraph tests are 20th-century witchcraft.
Quote examples
Kyle Richards
American Actress
I honestly do not believe in witchcraft.
Quote examples
Adam Rippon
American Athlete
I can't explain witchcraft.
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