NECROMANCY Synonyms: 57 Similar and Opposite Words

necromancy

noun

ˈne-krə-ˌman(t)-sē

Definition of necromancy

as in sorcery

the power to control natural forces through supernatural means in the conjuring of the souls of the dead, necromancy seemed to offer human beings a means of exerting some control over an uncertain world

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Recent Examples of necromancy As Calhoun summarizes, the first part takes up the subject of magic and necromancy, the second treats of witchcraft and sorcery, and the third discourses of all kinds of spirits and specters. — Emily Zarevich, JSTOR Daily, 3 Sep. 2025 One of the buzziest debuts of the fall is this riveting dark fantasy in which a woman with missing memories must survive a world of necromancy and alchemy. — Lizz Schumer, People.com, 24 Aug. 2025 Disney has been dabbling in digital necromancy ever since Rogue One, which featured a recreation of Peter Cushing's likeness as Grand Moff Tarkin. — Dani Di Placido, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025 The end of an era Happily for sacrificial bats and young cousins all over Europe, necromancy was waning by the end of the 18th century. — Jonny Thomson, Big Think, 18 Dec. 2024 See All Example Sentences for necromancy

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Noun

His brother-in-law had been accused of sorcery, and his home had been set on fire.

— Rachel Aviv, New Yorker, 17 Aug. 2026
With ancient Greek tale The Odyssey still slashing its way to peak box office, the sword and sorcery age remains a potent genre for Hollywood.

— Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of sorcery

Noun

The British horror film stars Oscar-winner Vanessa Redgrave and Oliver Reed, telling the story of Urbain Grandier, a 17th-century priest who was accused of witchcraft.

— Mya Copeland, Variety, 13 Aug. 2026
Think earthy, free-spirited garb, Bohemian crafts and clothing, and the visual symbols of Wicca and other witchcraft traditions.

— Abby Wolner, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of witchcraft

Noun

In the end, Cameroon’s experience won out as Malawi’s debut magic dried up one game too soon.

— Emily Olsen, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026
Tokarz needed the cube to play both on stage in Los Angeles and on the Strip in Las Vegas, so the sequence was broken into three bits and, with the magic of VFX and editing, seamlessly woven together.

— Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 18 Aug. 2026

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