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   witchcraft

   /ˈwɪtʃkrɑːft/

   noun

   • 1. the practice of magic, especially for evil purposes; the use of spells: "children and goods were believed to be vulnerable to the witchcraft of jealous neighbours"
   • ▪ (in a modern context) religious practice involving magic and affinity with nature, usually within a pagan tradition.
   • ▪ bewitching or fascinating attraction or charm.

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2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › WitchcraftWitchcraft - Wikipedia

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   A witch is a practitioner of witchcraft. Traditionally, "witchcraft" means the use of magic or supernatural powers to inflict harm or misfortune on others, and this remains the most common and widespread meaning. [1]

3. www.britannica.com › topic › witchcraftWitchcraft | Definition, History, Varieties, & Facts | Britannica

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   Jun 25, 2024 · witchcraft, traditionally, the exercise or invocation of alleged supernatural powers to control people or events, practices typically involving sorcery or magic.

4. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › witchcraftWitchcraft Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Jun 11, 2024 · 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)

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishWITCHCRAFT | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   WITCHCRAFT definition: 1. the activity of performing magic to help or harm other people 2. the activity of performing…. Learn more.

6. www.dictionary.com › browse › witchcraftWITCHCRAFT Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   Witchcraft definition: the art or practices of a witch; sorcery or magical influence; magic, especially for evil purposes. See examples of WITCHCRAFT used in a sentence.

7. www.usatoday.com › story › lifeWhat is witchcraft? The definition, the varieties and the...

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   Oct 15, 2022 · Witchcraft is a nebulous term and is hard to distinctly define as it is open to interpretation depending on the practitioner or scholar.

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryWITCHCRAFT | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   WITCHCRAFT meaning: 1. the activity of performing magic to help or harm other people 2. the activity of performing…. Learn more.