bewitchery

noun

Definition of bewitcherynext
as in witchcraft
the power to control natural forces through supernatural means would have thought that only an act of bewitchery could make snow fall in Florida, but the state has a history of modest snow accumulations

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  1. witchcraft
  2. sorcery
  3. magic
Noun
  • Global Vision has held conferences and events that have included inviting people to burn items the church relates to witchcraft and the occult, which have gained reaction.
    Andy Humbles, The Tennessean, 19 Nov. 2024
  • The power of belief can shape our experiences, and in modern-day witchcraft, the energy and intention behind a curse can manifest misfortune if someone allows that negative energy to take root in their mind or life.
    Valerie Mesa, People.com, 19 Oct. 2024
Definition of witchcraft
Noun
  • For the next hour and half, alongside the Indian classical musician Rahul Sharma, Hussain put on a display of bona fide musical sorcery.
    Taran Dugal, Rolling Stone, 16 Dec. 2024
  • So, this reminds us of one thing that could be the cause of the attack: sorcery.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 2 Dec. 2024
Definition of sorcery
Noun
  • What started as a simple parade down Main Street U.S.A. has evolved into a global celebration of Disney magic.
    Jenzia Burgos, StyleCaster, 25 Dec. 2024
  • That didn’t stop him from falling in love with the craft after his first glimpse of live magic on a cruise at age 13.
    Justin Birnbaum, Forbes, 25 Dec. 2024
Definition of magic
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