witchcraft

/ˈwɪtʃˌkræft/
noun
  1. The practice of magic, especially spells and rituals, often associated with witches.
    • In the story, the old woman was accused of witchcraft.
    • She studied witchcraft and learned to brew potions from herbs.
    • Many ancient cultures had traditions of witchcraft for healing or cursing.
  2. A powerful or impressive skill or influence that seems magical.
    • The chef's culinary witchcraft turned simple ingredients into a feast.
    • Her political witchcraft convinced even her opponents to agree.
    • With a bit of technological witchcraft, he fixed the computer in minutes.
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