witchery
noun
witch·ery
ˈwi-chə-rē 
ˈwich-rē
plural witcheries
1
a
: the practice of witchcraft : sorcery
b
: an act of witchcraft
2
: an irresistible fascination
Synonyms
Examples of witchery in a Sentence
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
Recent Examples on the Web
The investigation suggested that Cunningham was involved in the creation of a flyer, which circulated at the May school-committee hearing, accusing ARMS teachers of witchery and other transgressions.
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Jessica Winter, The New Yorker, 3 Apr. 2024
Consider the witchery accusations made by King James.
—Rivka Galchen, The New Yorker, 15 Jan. 2024
There are now five chapters in the Guild — Providence, Warwick, Wickford, Newport, and Chase Farm in Lincoln — representing both the interest in witchery and the reality that Rhode Islanders are averse to traveling more than 20 minutes away for anything.
—Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 18 May 2022
In recent years conservative politics and its focus on dismantling women’s rights have summoned a new surge of witchery.
—Jessica Iredale, Town & Country, 28 Apr. 2023
This is a telltale sign of witchery.
—Rex Huppke, chicagotribune.com, 2 Sep. 2021
Each iteration slots into the complex order of things known as Stevie Nicks; each era separable but contiguous, all routed through her mild witchery and intense American mysticism.
—Jill Spivey Caddell, Longreads, 26 May 2022
Are the hand-cut fries made with especially flavorful oil or some form of kitchen witchery?
—Robin Catalano, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 July 2021
In addition to witchery — the three women use their powers to kill a romantic rival — the book is full of local references.
—Julie Tremaine, BostonGlobe.com, 12 Oct. 2022
Jessica Winter, The New Yorker, 3 Apr. 2024
Consider the witchery accusations made by King James.
—Rivka Galchen, The New Yorker, 15 Jan. 2024
There are now five chapters in the Guild — Providence, Warwick, Wickford, Newport, and Chase Farm in Lincoln — representing both the interest in witchery and the reality that Rhode Islanders are averse to traveling more than 20 minutes away for anything.
—Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 18 May 2022
In recent years conservative politics and its focus on dismantling women’s rights have summoned a new surge of witchery.
—Jessica Iredale, Town & Country, 28 Apr. 2023
This is a telltale sign of witchery.
—Rex Huppke, chicagotribune.com, 2 Sep. 2021
Each iteration slots into the complex order of things known as Stevie Nicks; each era separable but contiguous, all routed through her mild witchery and intense American mysticism.
—Jill Spivey Caddell, Longreads, 26 May 2022
Are the hand-cut fries made with especially flavorful oil or some form of kitchen witchery?
—Robin Catalano, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 July 2021
In addition to witchery — the three women use their powers to kill a romantic rival — the book is full of local references.
—Julie Tremaine, BostonGlobe.com, 12 Oct. 2022
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“Witchery.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/witchery. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.
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