noun

sorcery

SAW-suh-ree

noun

The practice of magic, especially through spells or supernatural power; witchcraft.

"Villagers accused the old woman of sorcery."

"The novel is full of sorcery, dragons, and ancient prophecies."

How to Use Sorcery

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishMagic, especially of the dark or witchcraft kind.

Common pairings

practice sorcery accused of sorcery dark sorcery

sorceries plural

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From Old French sorcerie, ultimately from Latin sors ("fate, lot") — the same root behind "sorcerer."

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