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    sorcery
    /ˈsɔːs(ə)ri/

    noun

    • 1. the use of magic, especially black magic.

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishSORCERY | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    SORCERY definition: 1. a type of magic in which spirits, especially evil ones, are used to make things happen: 2. a…. Learn more.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › sorcerySorcery Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    1. : the use of power gained from the assistance or control of evil spirits especially for divining : necromancy. 2. : magic sense 2a. Synonyms. bewitchery. bewitchment. conjuring. devilry. deviltry. diablerie. enchantment. ensorcellment. magic. mojo. necromancy. thaumaturgy. voodooism. witchcraft. witchery. wizardry.

  4. www.dictionary.com › browse › sorcerySORCERY Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    Sorcery is supernatural power or the ability to use supernatural powers—witchcraft or magic. The word sorcery often (though not always) refers to so-called black magic—magic used for evil purposes.

  5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionarySORCERY | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    SORCERY meaning: 1. a type of magic in which spirits, especially evil ones, are used to make things happen: 2. a…. Learn more.

  6. www.britannica.com › topic › sorcerySorcery | Magic, Witchcraft, Divination | Britannica

    sorcery, the practice of malevolent magic, derived from casting lots as a means of divining the future in the ancient Mediterranean world. Some scholars distinguish sorcery from witchcraft by noting that it is learned rather than intrinsic.

  7. en.m.wiktionary.org › wiki › sorcerysorcery - Wiktionary, the free dictionary

    Jun 2, 2024 · Noun. [ edit] sorcery ( countable and uncountable, plural sorceries) Magical power; the use of witchcraft or magic arts. Synonyms. [ edit] black magic. hexcraft. magic.

  8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishsorcery noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

    Definition of sorcery noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

  9. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › sorcerySorcery - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    noun. the belief in magical spells that harness occult forces or evil spirits to produce unnatural effects in the world. synonyms: black art, black magic, necromancy. see more. Cite this entry. Style: MLA. "Sorcery." Vocabulary.com Dictionary, Vocabulary.com, https://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/sorcery. Accessed 02 Jul. 2024. Copy citation.

  10. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishSORCERY definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    Sorcery is magic performed by using the power of evil spirits. There seems to be sorcery in the air. Synonyms: black magic , witchcraft , black art , necromancy More Synonyms of sorcery

  11. www.collinsdictionary.com › us › dictionarySORCERY definition in American English | Collins English ...

    sorcery in American English. (ˈsɔrsəri ) noun Word forms: plural ˈsorceries. 1. in the belief of some, the use of an evil supernatural power over people and their affairs; black magic. 2. seemingly magical power, influence, or charm. SIMILAR WORDS: ˈmagic. Webster’s New World College Dictionary, 4th Edition.