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witchcraft

nounfeminine/fɐj.ti.kɐˈɾi.ɐ/medium

fei·ti·ca·ri·a

Definition

The practice of magic, especially black magic; sorcery.
She was accused of witchcraft and put on trial.
Ancient tales often speak of witchcraft and enchantments.
Common collocations
practice of witchcraftaccusations of witchcraftwitchcraft trial

Etymology

De 'feitiço' + sufixo '-aria'. Do latim 'factitius', 'feito por arte'.

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