the black arts

plural noun

: magic that is associated with the devil or with evil spirits : black magic
She was accused of practicing the black arts.

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“The black arts.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20black%20arts. Accessed 8 Nov. 2024.

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