black magic

noun

1. magic used for evil purposes; witchcraft; sorcery ( white magic ).

black magic

noun

1. magic used for evil purposes by invoking the power of the devil

Example Sentences

The men were opposed to Mr Uddin’s practice of Ruqyah, a form of exorcism which is regarded by some as “black magic”, said Jason Beer KC, counsel to the inquiry.

From BBC

And in a significant departure, Wainwright dabbles in the supernatural: Her heroine, the commoner Nell Jackson, can summon otherworldly strength and agility to battle the black magic wielded by her higher-born foes.

From New York Times

They’re snared or poisoned not only in retaliation for preying on livestock but also because they’re considered vermin and purveyors of black magic.

From National Geographic

Ella asked, wondering if he used the black magic oil her papa did.

From Literature

There’s something darkly compelling about watching someone discard the rules and norms that limit the rest of us, as if imperviousness to shame were a form of black magic.

From New York Times

Related Words

• witchcraft