black magic
noun
: magic that is associated with the devil or with evil spirits : evil magic
He wore a special necklace to protect against black magic.
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In an interview with the Hürriyet Daily News, vet Nurhan Kahraman suggested two separate incidents involving a cat and a puppy, in which both animals had two of their legs amputated, could have been down to black magic.
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 2 Dec. 2024
Even Derrick Henry is not immune from Steelers black magic, fumbling on the second play from scrimmage.
—Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 17 Nov. 2024
This one definitely goes to 11: Two teenage rocker dudes – who yearn to add some excitement to their lives – delve into black magic and accidentally conjure a demonic entity known as The Blind One.
—Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 25 Oct. 2024
Discussing Peters’ return, Schaeffer gave the actor credit for adding both emotional and physical nuance to the character, describing an animal skull totem Bohner carries to ward off black magic that Peters created on set.
—Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 19 Oct. 2024
There’s an interesting twist in that the big bad — Kate del Castillo as the mother of the man Mike fathered — is a participant in some vague form of black magic and seems to be communing with the netherworld.
—Declan Gallagher, EW.com, 12 Oct. 2024
This dark aesthetic uses a moody color palette and is characterized by ornate details, vintage inspiration, and a touch of supernatural, black magic references.
—Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Oct. 2024
For example, an unhappy childhood, perfectionism, a belief in black magic or karma and feelings of loneliness are all strong indicators.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 17 Sep. 2024
As his reputation grew, LaVey searched for a way to bring black magic to more people.
—Alex Bhattacharji, Rolling Stone, 4 Aug. 2024
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 2 Dec. 2024
Even Derrick Henry is not immune from Steelers black magic, fumbling on the second play from scrimmage.
—Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 17 Nov. 2024
This one definitely goes to 11: Two teenage rocker dudes – who yearn to add some excitement to their lives – delve into black magic and accidentally conjure a demonic entity known as The Blind One.
—Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 25 Oct. 2024
Discussing Peters’ return, Schaeffer gave the actor credit for adding both emotional and physical nuance to the character, describing an animal skull totem Bohner carries to ward off black magic that Peters created on set.
—Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 19 Oct. 2024
There’s an interesting twist in that the big bad — Kate del Castillo as the mother of the man Mike fathered — is a participant in some vague form of black magic and seems to be communing with the netherworld.
—Declan Gallagher, EW.com, 12 Oct. 2024
This dark aesthetic uses a moody color palette and is characterized by ornate details, vintage inspiration, and a touch of supernatural, black magic references.
—Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Oct. 2024
For example, an unhappy childhood, perfectionism, a belief in black magic or karma and feelings of loneliness are all strong indicators.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 17 Sep. 2024
As his reputation grew, LaVey searched for a way to bring black magic to more people.
—Alex Bhattacharji, Rolling Stone, 4 Aug. 2024
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“Black magic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/black%20magic. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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