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sorcery Definition

sor·cery ()

noun pl. -·cer·ies

  1. in the belief of some, the use of an evil supernatural power over people and their affairs; black magic
  2. seemingly magical power, influence, or charm

Etymology: ME < OFr sorcerie < sorcier: see sorcerer

sorcery Related Forms
sor·cer·ous adjective sor·cer·ously adverb
sorcery Synonyms

sorcery

n.

sorcery Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • practice: It is linked to individuals practicing sophisticated sorcery and spirit channeling while at the same time working as white collar professionals.
  • use: Black Maria, first published in 1991, is a complex story of magic and sorcery used to dominate a small seaside town.
  • know: Whatever land knew sorcery, there were some of its people whispering in Keola's ear.
  • include: The charges leveled against him included not only sorcery but ( gasp!

Adjective modifier

  • evil: Delatombe proves only a minor threat compared to the evil sorcery of the Mirror Queen.
  • subtle: Apparently, the observed talismanic activity is subtle sorcery and done covertly.
  • such: Such physical sorceries are related to physical power spots - typically stone circles, specially constructed buildings or strange landmarks.

Modifies a noun

  • game: Combat and sorcery game commercials: Cheats Get 2,000 points or more in Sub Hunt.
  • fantasy: So much of the basis of sword and sorcery fantasy is based on myth and folklore.
  • and/or: I do feel when holding these items a sense of true sorcery and/or a link with interdimensional Intelligence.
  • world: The game takes place in a sword and sorcery world, with modern machinery such as tanks and battle planes.
  • cannot: There, in pride and anger, he summons a dark and malevolent spirit that sorcery cannot conquer.
  • figure: In 1962 Douglas Fraser described such sculptures as sorcery figures.

Noun used with modifier

  • practice: The nations you will dispossess listen to those who practice sorcery or divination.
  • power: The smallest attempt to use one's abnormal powers for the gratification of self makes of these powers sorcery or black magic.
sorcery Quotes

Cuinchy†was a slaughter yard† Who that had been there for but a few hours could ever forget the sullen sorcery and mad lineaments of Cuinchy?

—Blunden, Edmund Charles

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