black magic
Magic derived from evil forces, as distinct from good or benign forcesMagic derived from evil forces, as distinct from good or benign forces; or magic performed with the intention of doing harm.
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Meaning
2 senses(uncountable)Magic derived from evil forces, as distinct from good or benign forces; or magic performed with the intention of doing harm.
schwarze Magie, schwarze Kunst
чёрная ма́гияčórnaja mágija, колдовство́koldovstvó
чо́рна ма́гіяčórna máhija
(broadly, figuratively, uncountable)A technology, process, etc., that is mysterious, esoteric; anything which appears to be almost magic to those who do not understand it.
- the belief in magical spells that harness occult forces or evil spirits to produce unnatural effects in the world
Examples
13 sentencesDo you believe in black magic?
There's no such thing as black magic.
ruЧерная магия не существует. — Balamax
deSo etwas wie schwarze Magie gibt es nicht. — raggione
Is this some type of black magic?
Tom practices black magic.
ruТом практикует чёрную магию. — odexed
deTom übt schwarze Magie aus. — Pfirsichbaeumchen
Avoid doing black magic.
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Synonyms
8 synonyms- the belief in magical spells that harness occult forces or evil spirits to produce unnatural effects in the world:sorceryblack artnecromancy
Antonyms
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