black magic

black mag·ic

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [blak maj-ik]
- /blæk ˈmædʒ ɪk/
- /blæk ˈmædʒɪk/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [blak maj-ik]
- /blæk ˈmædʒ ɪk/

Definitions of black magic words

noun black magic magic used for evil purposes by invoking the power of the devil 3
noun black magic magic with an evil purpose; sorcery 3
noun black magic magic used for evil purposes; witchcraft; sorcery (contrasted with white magic). 1
noun Definition of black magic in Technology (jargon) (Or "FM") A technique that works, though nobody really understands why. More obscure than voodoo programming, which may be done by cookbook. Compare black art, deep magic, and magic number. 1
noun black magic occult arts, witchcraft 1
noun black magic (Idiomatic) Magic derived from evil forces, as distinct from good or benign forces; or magic performed with the intention of doing harm. 0

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black magic popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 39% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 65% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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Synonyms for black magic

noun black magic

witchcraft — the art or practices of a witch; sorcery; magic.
black art — black magic
magic — the art of producing illusions as entertainment by the use of sleight of hand, deceptive devices, etc.; legerdemain; conjuring: to pull a rabbit out of a hat by magic.
mysticism — the beliefs, ideas, or mode of thought of mystics.
necromancy — a method of divination through alleged communication with the dead; black art.

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