as in witchcraft
the power to control natural forces through supernatural means
would have thought that only an act of bewitchery could make snow fall in Florida, but the state has a history of modest snow accumulations
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The plot, which takes place in Páez’s native province of Santa Fe, involves a witchcraft university, an itinerant circus, and the fateful meeting of two teenagers.—
Ernesto Lechner,
Rolling Stone,
10 May 2025 -
In Africa, for instance, there is a misconception that the affected person has been cursed by witchcraft or that the movement disorder is contagious.—
Indu Subramanian,
The Conversation,
1 May 2025
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Bassett’s sword and sorcery movie Red Sonja will be released by Samuel Goldwyn Films later this year.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
9 May 2025
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His Game 2 first half was evidence that his sorcery is still capable of outpacing Father Time.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
21 Apr. 2025
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Men’s Pro Doubles Recap US Open bronze medalists and shock APP singles finalist Bhatia couldn’t continue his Naples magic with partner Mehta on tour, losing in the 16s to the unstoppable top seeds Will Howells & Jack Munro.—
Todd Boss,
Forbes.com,
12 May 2025
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Opponents are figuring out how neutralize Miami by denying Messi and his attacking partners space to work their magic and outracing Miami players in transition.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
11 May 2025
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“Bewitchery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bewitchery. Accessed 20 May. 2025.
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