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necromancy
[nek-ruh-man-see]
noun
a method of divination through alleged communication with the dead; black art.
magic in general, especially that practiced by a witch or sorcerer; sorcery; witchcraft; conjuration.
necromancy
/ ˈɛəʊˌæԲɪ /
noun
the art or practice of supposedly conjuring up the dead, esp in order to obtain from them knowledge of the future
black magic; sorcery
Other Word Forms
- necromancer noun
- necromantic adjective
- necromantically adverb
- ˈԱˌԳ noun
- ˌԱˈԳپ adjective
Word History and Origins
Origin of necromancy1
Word History and Origins
Origin of necromancy1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
Social media users have questioned the ethics of the multiple-scene cameo, with some calling it “digital necromancy.”
But there’s a difference between breathing new life into a three-decade-old title and whatever awkward necromancy unnaturally extending the life of “Frasier” achieves without adding fresh layers to its eponymous figure.
On that plot description alone, “Perpetrator” may sound conventional — like “Veronica Mars” but with a touch of necromancy.
Unless Musk is beta testing some type of necromancy technology and got it to work – neither scenario is likely – that did not happen.
There’s too much money at stake for the project’s backers not to deploy legal necromancy to save it.
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When To Use
Necromancy is a form of magic or divination in which a person communicates with the dead, as in The evil sorcerer used vile necromancy to get information on his enemies. Necromancy can also refer to magic or witchcraft in general.Often, necromancy is depicted as conjuring up a spirit or temporarily raising the dead. The supposed goal of necromancy is to gain information from the dead, especially about the future.A person who performs necromancy is called a necromancer, as in The necromancer performed a dark ritual in the secluded graveyard. The adjective necromantic refers to things related to necromancy, as in The powerful witch had a wide array of necromantic spells. Example: The wicked magician used necromancy to learn powerful spells from the spirits of dead wizards.
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