Black Magic (Noun)
Meaning
The belief in magical spells that harness occult forces or evil spirits to produce unnatural effects in the world.
Classification
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
Examples
- The villagers believed that the strange occurrences in the town were the result of black magic cast by a rival village.
- She was accused of practicing black magic and was shunned by the community.
- The ancient tome was said to contain forbidden knowledge of black magic that could summon dark entities.
- Many people in the region believed that the unexplained illnesses were caused by black magic and sought the help of spiritual healers.
- The ritual was rumored to involve black magic and human sacrifice, sparking widespread fear and outrage.