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Sorcery

SAW-rsur-ee

/ˈsɔːrsɜːriː/

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sorcery

Dictionary meaning

Magic; spells that harness occult forces or evil spirits to produce unnatural effects in the world.

Examples

  • I used sorcery to charm the bank teller into committing the robbery.

Synonyms: necromancy

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