witchcraft

CEFRB1

/ˈwɪt͡ʃkɹæft/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    The practice of using magic powers or spells.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    Black magic; the use of witchcraft for evil means.

Examples

  • The pentagram is an important symbol in witchcraft.

  • The Bible warns against the use of witchcraft and sorcery.

At a glance

Sits at B1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
1
Citations
3
Synonyms
5

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings

  1. Something, such as an advanced technology, that seems almost magical.

  2. The practice of witches; magic, sorcery, or the use of supernatural powers to influence or predict events.

  3. An irresistible or seemingly magical influence.

More examples

In context

  • Wiccans believe in a modernised form of witchcraft.

  • This is not witchcraft.

  • Such witchcraft has no power now to show itself, because the people don't believe in it any more.

Synonyms

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Origin

noun

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