necromancy
ˈnɛkroʊˌmænsi
necromancies
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Definition of necromancy - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
supernatural magicRaremagic involving the dead or undeadRare
  • Necromancy is often portrayed as a dark art in popular culture.
black magic sorcery
2.
magicTECH.divination by communicating with the deadTECH.
  • The ancient priest practiced necromancy to predict the future.
conjuring sorcery witchcraft
3.
communicationRareinternet practice of reviving old discussionsRare
  • He was accused of necromancy for commenting on a 5-year-old post.
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Origin of necromancy

Greek, nekros (dead) + manteia (divination)

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Examples of necromancy in a sentence

  • The book detailed rituals of necromancy.
  • Legends spoke of necromancy in the haunted forest.
  • The novel's plot revolves around necromancy and dark rituals.
  • Her necromancy brought an old thread back to life.
  • The forum discouraged necromancy to keep discussions current.

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  1. French:nécromancie, nécroposting, ...
  2. German:Totenmagie, Nekromantie, ...
  3. Italian:negromanzia, necromanzia digitale, ...
  4. Spanish:nigromancia, adivinación con muertos, ...
  5. Portuguese:necromancia, nigromancia, ...
  6. Chinese:死灵法术, 招魂术, ...
  7. Japanese:死者の魔法, 死者との交信, ...
  8. Arabic:سِحْر الأموات, اِسْتِحْضَار الأَرْوَاح, ...
  9. Hebrew:כִּשּׁוּף הַמֵּתִים, הַחֲיָאַת דִּיוּנִים, ...
  10. Russian:магия мертвых, некромантия, ...
  11. Ukrainian:некромантія, спіритизм, ...
  12. Hindi:मृतकों की जादूगरी, जादू, ...

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