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sorcery

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/ˈsɔːrsəri/ · sor-ce-ry

The use of magical power, typically involving the belief in supernatural forces.

Meanings

nounformal

The use of magical power, typically involving the belief in supernatural forces.

جادوئی طاقت کا استعمال، جو عام طور پر روحانی قوتوں پر یقین رکھنے کے ساتھ ہوتا ہے۔

جادوگری

jadoo-gari

Synonyms

witchcraftmagicenchantmentسحرجادوطلسم

Antonyms

realitytruthfactحقیقتسچائینوعیت

Common Collocations

  • dark sorcery
  • ancient sorcery
  • forbidden sorcery

Example Sentences

Many cultures have myths surrounding sorcery and its practitioners.

بہت سی ثقافتوں میں جادوگری اور اس کے عملی افراد کے گرد کہانیاں پائی جاتی ہیں۔

Bohat si saqafatoun mein jadoo-gari aur is ke amli afrad ke gird kahaniyan pai jati hain.

The book describes the dangers of sorcery and its effects on people.

یہ کتاب جادوگری کے خطرات اور اس کے لوگوں پر اثرات کی وضاحت کرتی ہے۔

Yeh kitaab jadoo-gari ke khatarat aur is ke logon par asraat ki wazahat karti hai.

In ancient times, sorcery was often blamed for natural disasters.

قدیم زمانے میں، جادوگری کو اکثر قدرتی آفات کا ذمہ دار ٹھہرایا جاتا تھا۔

Qadeem zamane mein, jadoo-gari ko aksar qudrati aafat ka zimmedar thahraya jata tha.

Easily Confused With

sorcery vs. sorceress:Sorcery refers to the practice of magic, while a sorceress is a female practitioner of magic.

Word Family

sorcerer
nounجادوگر
sorceress
nounجادوگرنی

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'sorcery' as a 'source' of magical powers.

Picture a wizard casting spells in a dark forest.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

محبت میں نہیں ہے فرق جادو اور عشق کا

Mohabbat mein nahin hai fark jadoo aur ishq ka

There is no difference in love between magic and passion.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

چور کی داڑھی میں تاؤ ہوتا ہے

Chor ki daarhi mein taao hota hai

The thief has a tilt in his beard.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Old French "sorcerie" — sorcery, witchcraft

First known use: 14th century

The term 'sorcery' originated from the Old French word 'sorcerie' and has been used in English since the late Middle Ages to refer to the practice of magic or witchcraft.