witchcraft

Word parts

witch + -craft

Pronunciation

• (US) IPA ^(key): /ˈwɪtʃkræft/
• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ˈwɪt͡ʃkrɑːft/

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Noun

Singular witchcraft

Plural witchcrafts

1. A kind of magic that comes from European paganism or shamanism. Witchcraft often uses special poems called spells and uses herbs for magic and healing.
2. Bad or evil magic.

Related words

• witch
• Wicca
• warlock
• wizard
• witch doctor