THAUMATURGY Synonyms: 57 Similar and Opposite Words

thaumaturgy

noun

ˈthȯ-mə-ˌtər-jē

Definition of thaumaturgy

as in sorcery

the power to control natural forces through supernatural means a macabre tale about a woman who uses thaumaturgy to bring her dead lover back to life

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Now, the sorcery of the dance floor is that this is never happening to only one dancer.

— Vinson Cunningham, New Yorker, 7 Sep. 2026
After graduating, Papadopoulos took classes at Hunter College, bonding with classmates over sword and sorcery movies.

— Jayme Fraser, USA Today, 7 Sep. 2026

Definition of sorcery

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In Conversation Marion Gibson traces the real story behind 17th-century England’s witchcraft panic.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 28 Sep. 2026
In the Middle Ages, Vocelle writes that cats become closely associated with witchcraft, which allowed for men to more widely abuse both women and the animals.

— Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of witchcraft

Noun

Kelly Clarkson is feuding with a magic and games store in Brooklyn, New York, claiming she was treated rudely after inquiring about a product, according to social media posts shared over the weekend.

— ABC News, ABC News, 12 Oct. 2026
This process included buying a physics-defying piece of furniture that without aid of magic could toggle between both a bed and sofa — something called a futon.

— Blake J. Harris, Vulture, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of magic

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