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.