witchcraft
noun
witch·craft
ˈwich-ˌkraft 
1
a
: the use of sorcery or magic
b
: communication with the devil or with a familiar
2
: an irresistible influence or fascination
3
a
: rituals and practices that incorporate belief in magic and that are associated especially with neo-pagan traditions and religions (such as Wicca)
Practitioners of Wicca … use the tools … such as the broom (a purifying symbol), the wand, candles, crystals and the knife …. They refer to their practices as witchcraft …—
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b
or less commonly Witchcraft
: a tradition or religion that involves the practice of witchcraft
Feminist witchcraft sees women's oppression and environmental abuse, which they argue are intimately linked, as firmly rooted in patriarchal religions.—Wendy Griffin
Wendy GriffinWicca, which emerged in the 1940s in England, is the original form of modern Pagan Witchcraft.—Meg Yardley
Meg YardleyExamples of witchcraft in a Sentence
taught all of her daughters witchcraft
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Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 11 Mar. 2025
The two women and their supporters are seeking a pardon, an apology and a national memorial in honor of all those accused and convicted of witchcraft during the law’s 173-year reign.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 10 Mar. 2025
Burns said that the group encouraged Jason to reject modern medicine, with some members allegedly believing the medication was witchcraft.
—Gabrielle Rockson, People.com, 26 Feb. 2025
In fact, the clip has nothing to do with witchcraft but rather serves as a showcase of the adorable bond between two siblings.
—Joel Thayer, Newsweek, 27 Jan. 2025
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“Witchcraft.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/witchcraft. Accessed 30 Mar. 2025.
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witchcraft
noun
witch·craft
-ˌkraft
: the use of sorcery or magic
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