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sorcery

[sawr-suh-ree] / ˈsɔr sə ri /
NOUN
black magic, witchcraft
Synonyms
STRONG
abracadabra alchemy bewitchment charm conjuring devilry divination enchantment hocus-pocus hoodoo incantation jinx magic necromancy spell thaumaturgy voodoo witchery witching wizardry
WEAK
black art evil eye mumbo jumbo
Antonyms
WEAK
reality

Example Sentences

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Watch Mansfield Town's Louis Reed produce "set-piece sorcery," scoring a sensational free-kick to stun Premier League side Burnley as the League One side reach the FA Cup fifth round.

From BBC • Feb. 14, 2026

But Jareth and “Labyrinth” introduced a new generation to the magnitude of his bewildering, potent artistic sorcery.

From Salon • Jan. 24, 2026

Point guard Donovan Dent, the last of UCLA’s regular starters to enter the game against Sacramento State on Tuesday, redeemed himself with some offensive sorcery against Presbyterian.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 22, 2025

The Korshak Collection focuses on European and American works of fantasy, broadly incorporating all “what if” genres: science fiction, high fantasy, sword and sorcery, fairy tales, horror and more.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 21, 2025

Then I could chalk it up to Jupe’s awkwardness-repelling sorcery.

From "Odd One Out" by Nic Stone