Antonyms for witchcraft

Grammar : Noun

Spell : wich-kraft, -krahft

Phonetic Transcription : ˈwɪtʃˌkræft, -ˌkrɑft

reality

Definition of witchcraft

Origin : Old English wiccecræft, from wicce (see witch) + cræft "power, skill" (see craft). Witchcraft was declared a crime in English law in 1542; trials there peaked in 1580s and 1640s but fell sharply after 1660. The last, in 1717, ended in acquittal. The Witchcraft Act was repealed 1736.

noun spell-casting, magic

Example sentences :

Witchcraft and sorcery he called it, and in Zuñi to be accused of witchcraft is death.
Extract from : « The Trail Book » by Mary Austin

At first the Hurons believed the Delaware had been thus deformed by witchcraft.
Extract from : « The Last of the Mohicans » by James Fenimore Cooper

They were obliged to say, that these miracles were wrought by witchcraft and the devil.
Extract from : « An Enquiry Concerning Human Understanding » by David Hume

He waged war against astrology, alchemy, witchcraft, and like impostures.
Extract from : « Self-Help » by Samuel Smiles

Now, I do verily believe there is witchcraft in the tender passion.
Extract from : « Gomez Arias » by Joaqun Telesforo de Trueba y Coso

On them the dark machinations of witchcraft, and the sullen spirits of darkness have no power.
Extract from : « Imogen » by William Godwin

"Excuse me, I—" said Hal, with an uncanny feeling that there was witchcraft somewhere.
Extract from : « Australia Revenged » by Boomerang

The Duchess was tried in the year 1441, for treason and witchcraft.
Extract from : « Bygone Punishments » by William Andrews

In the same town, in 1590, Margaret Read was burnt for witchcraft.
Extract from : « Bygone Punishments » by William Andrews

Young girls, women, boys and men are often accused of witchcraft.
Extract from : « Slave Narratives: a Folk History of Slavery in the United States » by Various

Synonyms for witchcraft

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