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necromancy

/ˈnɛkrəˌmænsi/

Translations

necromancyadjective

/ˈnɛkrəˌmænsi/

Used attributively before a noun to denote a relation to the practice of necromancy.

Synonyms

necromancynoun

necromancies

The ancient book contained spells related to necromancy.

Древняя книга содержала заклинания, связанные с некромантией.

Synonyms

black magic

necromancyadjective

Relating to or involving necromancy.

The wizard possessed several necromancy tomes bound in worn leather.

necromancynoun

The practice of communicating with the dead, especially in order to predict the future.

The ancient sorcerer was known for his skills in necromancy, often summoning spirits to gain insight into future events.

Archaic or broad: magic or sorcery in general, especially that considered sinister or black.

In medieval texts, any forbidden spell-casting was condemned as necromancy by the Church.