Hexerei — meaning in English
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English meaning
- devilry noun Wickedness; cruelty.
- magic noun The use of rituals, spells, or supernatural forces believed to influence events or beings beyond normal explanation.
- sorcery noun The practice of magic, especially through spells or supernatural power; witchcraft.
- witchcraft noun The practice of using magic or supernatural power, especially as attributed to witches.
Senses
Hexerei is used for these senses in English:
- devilry An action performed with the help of a devil; witchcraft.
- devilry An act of such mischief, wickedness, cruelty, or witchcraft.
- magic The application of rituals or actions, especially those based on occult knowledge, to subdue or manipulate natural or supernatural beings and forces in order to have some benefit from them. [from 14th c.]
- sorcery Magical power; the use of witchcraft or magic arts.
- witchcraft The practice of witches; magic, sorcery, or the use of supernatural powers to influence or predict events.
devilry — full definition
- noun Wickedness; cruelty.
- noun An action performed with the help of a devil; witchcraft.
- noun An act of such mischief, wickedness, cruelty, or witchcraft.
magic — full definition
- noun The use of rituals, spells, or supernatural forces believed to influence events or beings beyond normal explanation.
- noun The performance of tricks and illusions designed to look supernatural, done for entertainment.
- noun A remarkable, almost inexplicable quality that makes something work brilliantly or feel special.
- adj Wonderful or excellent; producing extraordinary results.