sorcery

UK
/ˈsɔː.sər.i/
US
/ˈsɔːr.sɚ.i/

Translations

sorcerynoun
sorceries
pl
The villagers believed that the old woman practiced sorcery.
Жители деревни верили, что старая женщина занималась колдовством.
The book was filled with tales of sorcery and magic.
Книга была полна рассказов о волшебстве и магии.
Additional translations
sorceryadjective
UK
/ˈsɔː.sər.i/
US
/ˈsɔːr.sɚ.i/
Used attributively before nouns (e.g., "sorcery rituals") to denote a relation to magic.

Definitions

sorcerynoun
The use of magic, especially black magic, to influence events or control people.
The villagers believed that the strange occurrences were the result of sorcery.
The practice of using spells, charms, and rituals to harness supernatural powers.
In ancient times, sorcery was often feared and misunderstood by the general populace.
An act or instance of magical influence; a spell.
The sorcery cast upon the prince broke at dawn.
sorceryadjective
Relating to or characteristic of sorcery or magic.
They consulted ancient texts for sorcery knowledge.