# witchcraft

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˈwɪt͡ʃkɹæft/ · frequency rank #16,831

## Definitions
1. The practice of witches; magic, sorcery, or the use of supernatural powers to influence or predict events.
2. Black magic; the use of witchcraft for evil means.
3. Something, such as an advanced technology, that seems almost magical.
4. An irresistible or seemingly magical influence.

## Etymology
From Middle English wicchecraft, wicchecreft, from Old English wiċċecræft, equivalent to witch + -craft.

## Common misspellings (17)
`iwtchcraft`, `wicthcraft`, `witcchcraft`, `witcchraft`, `witchcarft`, `witchccraft`, `witchcrafft`, `witchcraftt`, `witchcratf`, `witchcrfat`, `witchcrraft`, `witchhcraft`, `witchrcaft`, `withccraft`, `wittchcraft`, `wtichcraft`, `wwitchcraft`

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/witchcraft