Meaning & use
sorcery
The use of magical powers, especially through spells or supernatural forces, to influence events.
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In the legend, the queen used sorcery to disguise herself as an old beggar woman.
Villagers accused the old woman of practicing sorcery after several crops failed.
A note on using this word
Often carries a sinister or forbidden connotation, distinguishing it from more neutral words like "magic."
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