witchcraft
advancedC1/ˈwɪtʃkræft/ · witch-craft
The practice of magical skills and abilities; often associated with witches and sorcery.
Meanings
The practice of magical skills and abilities; often associated with witches and sorcery.
جادوئی مہارتوں اور صلاحیتوں کا عمل؛ اکثر چڑیلوں اور جادوگری سے متعلق ہے۔
جادوگری
jadu-gari
Synonyms
Antonyms
Common Collocations
- witchcraft trial
- witchcraft practices
- witchcraft spells
Example Sentences
The old book contained numerous spells related to witchcraft.
پرانی کتاب میں جادوگری سے متعلق کئی تعویذ موجود تھے۔
Purani kitaab mein jadu-gari se mutaliq kai taweez maujood the.
In some cultures, witchcraft is still feared and misunderstood.
کچھ ثقافتوں میں، جادوگری کو ابھی بھی ڈراونا اور غلط سمجھا جاتا ہے۔
Kuch saqafatoun mein, jadu-gari ko abhi bhi daraona aur ghalat samjha jata hai.
The trial for witchcraft was shrouded in controversy and fear.
جادوگری کے مقدمے میں متنازعہ اور خوف کا سایہ تھا۔
Jadu-gari ke muqadma mein mutanazah aur khauf ka saaya tha.
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💡 Memory Tip
Remember 'witch' in 'witchcraft' to connect the term directly with the practice associated with witches.
Imagine a witch casting spells in a dark forest.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
چڑیل کی چال میں سحر ہے، یہ دالان کی چھاؤں کا اثر ہے
Churail ki chaal mein sehr hai, yeh daalaan ki chhaon ka asar hai
In the witch's stride, there is magic, it is the effect of the shade of the yard.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
ہاتھ میں جادو ہو تو دشمن بھی دوست بن جاتے ہیں
Haath mein jadu ho to dushman bhi dost ban jaate hain
If there is magic in hand, even enemies become friends.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Old English "wicca" — sorcery or witchcraft
First known use: 14th century
The term 'witchcraft' has roots in Old English 'wicca' related to sorcery and the practices associated with witches.