witchcraft

Meanings

• noun

  The practice of magical arts, based on causes supposed to be supernatural and so not naturally understood.

  - "Witchcraft involves the use of spells, charms, and potions."
  - "The accused were charged with practicing witchcraft and consorting with the devil."
  - "She had a deep interest in the history of witchcraft and the trials that took place in Europe."

• noun

  The belief in and practice of magic.

  - "Witchcraft has been a part of human culture for thousands of years."
  - "Some people believe that witchcraft is a form of spirituality."
  - "The use of witchcraft for healing purposes is still practiced in some communities today."

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Synonyms

wizardry

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with witchcraft
witching , hitching , ditching , itching

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Variants

List of all variants of witchcraft that leads to same result
witchcraft , witchcrafts

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Etymology

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Old English wiccecraft, from wicca, wicce, 'a sorcerer, witch'; related to wican, 'to bend, shape, or make', from weican, 'to bend, turn, twist'.

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Trivia

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1. Witchcraft was once considered a crime in many parts of Europe and the United States.

2. The broomstick is not a traditional tool used in witchcraft, but rather a symbol.

3. The word 'witch' comes from the Old English word 'wicca', meaning 'wise one' or 'healer'.

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Related Concepts

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1. Magic: The practice of manipulating natural forces or supernatural beings to achieve a desired outcome.

2. Wicca: A modern pagan religion that incorporates elements of witchcraft, nature worship, and the Wheel of the Year.

3. Sorcery: The use of magical powers or charms to influence events or people.

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Culture

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Witchcraft has been a significant part of human culture for thousands of years, with roots in various religious and spiritual traditions. It has been the subject of literature, art, music, and other forms of expression. Witchcraft has been associated with the occult, the supernatural, and the mystical. In some cultures, it has been practiced as a form of healing or divination.

How to Memorize "witchcraft"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a cauldron bubbling with potions and herbs.
   - Visualize a witch flying on a broomstick.
   - Imagine a crystal ball filled with swirling mist.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the color black with witchcraft.
   - Associate the image of a broomstick with witchcraft.
   - Associate the image of a cauldron with witchcraft.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym WICCA to remember the different aspects of witchcraft: W - Wicca, I - Imagination, C - Charms, C - Cauldron, A - Associations.

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