black magic; witchcraft; sorcery
Refers to supernatural, often malevolent magical practices. Common in fantasy, folklore, and historical contexts.
The witch used black magic to torment the villagers.
He is absorbed in the study of sorcery.
magician; sorcerer; wizard; witch
magician; sorcerer; sorceress
From 妖 (yō, 'bewitching, mysterious') + 術 (jutsu, 'technique, art'). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the compound has long been used to refer to occult or black magic.