Conjuring (Noun)
Meaning
Calling up a spirit or devil.
Classification
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
Examples
- The sorcerer's incantations were said to be conjuring a malevolent entity from the depths of hell.
- Many believed that the Ouija board was a tool for conjuring spirits, and therefore avoided using it.
- The ancient ritual was meant for conjuring a powerful demon, but it ended up summoning a mischievous imp instead.
- Some claimed that the medium's abilities were nothing more than a trick, but others believed she was genuinely conjuring the spirits of the dead.
- The occultist spent years studying the forbidden art of conjuring, but his experiments eventually led to his downfall.