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

A stepmother accused of killing 10-year-old Sara Sharif was “possessed” like “someone has done black magic on her”, a court has been told.

From BBC

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

Two Islamic State extremists who planned the murder of an imam referred to him as "Voldemort" who was engaging in "black magic", a public inquiry has heard.

From BBC

As part of my journey over the past several years to find Black faces and places to document in ways only my ancestors could have dreamt of — under the project name Black Magic — I went in search for Black horseback riders and rodeo participants of all ages chasing their desire to ride, jump, lasso and embody the spirit of the old West while making it new again.

From Los Angeles Times

I always buy 5-pound bags of their Black Magic Espresso as I am afraid I will run out, which I have never done.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• witchcraft