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Sorcery (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 ancient cult was accused of practicing dark sorcery to bend the will of the villagers to their command.
  • In the eyes of the medieval Church, alchemy was a form of sorcery that threatened the established order.
  • Many people in the village believed that the old woman's powers were a result of sorcery, and they shunned her as a result.
  • The fantasy novel explored the consequences of relying on sorcery to solve problems that required moral courage and strength.
  • The accusations of sorcery led to a witch hunt that devastated the community and left many innocent people dead.

Synonyms

  • Black Art
  • Necromancy
  • Black Magic

Hypernyms

  • Thaumaturgy

Hyponyms

  • Demonism
  • Satanism
  • Witchery
  • Bewitchment

Related Words

  • Sorcerise (verb)
  • Sorcerous (adjective)
  • Sorcerize (verb)
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