Definition of WITCHCRAFT

witchcraft

Plural: witchcrafts

Noun

  • the art of sorcery
  • The practice of witches; magic, sorcery, or the use of supernatural powers to influence or predict events.
  • Black magic; the use of witchcraft for evil means.
  • Something, such as an advanced technology, that seems almost magical.
  • An irresistible or seemingly magical influence.

Examples

  • "The Bible warns against the use of witchcraft and sorcery."
  • "Wiccans believe in a modernised form of witchcraft."

Origin / Etymology

From Middle English wicchecraft, wicchecreft, from Old English wiċċecræft, equivalent to witch + -craft.

Scrabble Score: 23

witchcraft: valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
witchcraft: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
witchcraft: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 24

witchcraft is a valid Words With Friends word