sorcery

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sorcery

A wizard uses sorcery to conjure a small glowing orb in his study.

Definition

Noun: 1. The use of magic, especially involving spells and the invocation of supernatural powers, often for evil or selfish purposes: Sorcery refers to the practice of attempting to manipulate events or control nature through the use of rituals, incantations, or spells believed to harness occult forces. 2. Witchcraft; black magic: It is often synonymous with practices considered malevolent or involving evil spirits.

Examples
  • The villagers accused the old woman of using sorcery to curse their crops.
  • In the legend, the hero needed a powerful amulet to protect himself from the dark sorcery of the wizard.
  • The book details ancient forms of sorcery from various cultures.
Advanced Usage
  • "Sorcery and witchcraft": A common pairing emphasizing the practice of magic, often in a historical or anthropological context.
    • The laws of the time prohibited all forms of sorcery and witchcraft.
  • "An act of sorcery": Used to describe a specific magical deed or event.
    • The sudden storm was believed to be an act of sorcery.
Variants and Related Words
  • Sorcerer (n): A person, typically male, who practices sorcery; a wizard.
    • The sorcerer cast a spell on the kingdom.
  • Sorceress (n): A woman who practices sorcery; a witch.
    • The sorceress lived in a tower deep in the forest.
  • Sorcerous (adj): Having the qualities of or relating to sorcery.
    • The artifact was said to possess sorcerous powers.
Synonyms
  • Witchcraft: The practice of magic, especially for malevolent purposes.
  • Wizardry: Skill in magic (can be neutral or positive, unlike sorcery which often has negative connotations).
  • Necromancy: A specific form of sorcery involving communication with the dead.
  • Black magic: Magic used for evil purposes; synonymous with the malevolent aspect of sorcery.
Related Phrases
  • "By sorcery": Indicating that something was accomplished through magical means.
    • The gates were opened not by force, but by sorcery.
  • "Practice sorcery": The act of engaging in sorcerous arts.
    • It was forbidden to practice sorcery within the city walls.
sorcery

A wizard uses sorcery to conjure a small glowing orb in his study.

Noun
  1. the belief in magical spells that harness occult forces or evil spirits to produce unnatural effects in the world

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