witchery

noun

witch·​ery ˈwi-chə-rē How to pronounce witchery (audio)
ˈwich-rē
plural witcheries
Synonyms of witcherynext
1
a
: the practice of witchcraft : sorcery
b
: an act of witchcraft
2
: an irresistible fascination

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the movie star's violet eyes are frequently cited as the source of her cinematic witchery a tale of horror replete with eerie hauntings and evil witchery
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Ravn beautifully brings us inside these circles of care, which to many outsiders might have seemed as strange as witchery. — Literary Hub, 8 Sep. 2025 For the fashion week show, Ganni plans to create a little magic — in the theme of witchery that is — all while spelling out its message. — Rhonda Richford, WWD, 24 Sep. 2024 All three are presented in the episode-two challenge, where they are suspended in cages above the ground out in the woods, like they’ve been accused of witchery or something. — Joe Reid, Vulture, 9 Jan. 2025 Enter kitchen witchery, a practice rooted in modern witchcraft that blends intention, ritual, and everyday cooking. — Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for witchery

Word History

First Known Use

1546, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

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The first known use of witchery was in 1546

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witchery

noun
witch·​ery ˈwich-(ə-)rē How to pronounce witchery (audio)
plural witcheries
1
: witchcraft
2
: a power to charm or fascinate

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