English Explanatory Dictionary

witchcraft

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The practice of witches; magic, sorcery, or the use of supernatural powers to influence or predict events.
  2. Black magic; the use of witchcraft for evil means.
  3. Something, such as an advanced technology, that seems almost magical.
  4. An irresistible or seemingly magical influence.

Pronunciation

/ˈwɪt͡ʃkɹæft/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-witchcraft.wav /ˈwɪt͡ʃkɹɑːft/

Word forms

witchcraft witchcrafts

Etymology

From Middle English wicchecraft, wicchecreft, from Old English wiċċecræft, equivalent to witch + -craft.

Synonyms

witchdom witchery witchwork bewitchery black arts charmwork conjuration conjuring craft dark arts diablerie druidcraft dweomercraft dwimmer dwimmercraft enchantment goety gypsycraft hexcraft hexerei jugglery magic mojo sorcery sortilege spellcasting spellcraft spellwork thaumaturgy wandwork warlockry whistness witchcraft wizardry wizardcraft wonderworking dark magic black magic cacomagic

Related words

druidcraft gypsycraft hexcraft sorcery spellcasting spellcraft warlockry witchery wizardcraft wizardry

Derived words

antiwitchcraft witchcrafty
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