witchcraft

Definition

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

Etymology

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

Example Sentences

• "Wiccans believe in a modernised form of witchcraft."
• "Such witchcraft has no power now to show itself, because the people don't believe in it any more."
• "The way Green practices witchcraft defies stereotypes of broomstick-wielding, cauldron-toting, pointy-hatted witches. He doesn’t belong to a coven. He’s not Wiccan or pagan, religions that are rooted in witchcraft. He has a few cats, though they’re better suited for snuggling than serving as helpful familiars."

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