Complete Definition of "black magic"

English

Noun
en-noun|sg=black magic|-

  1. idiom magic|Magic derived from evil forces, as distinct from good or benign forces; or magic performed with the intention of doing harm.

Usage notes
When referring to advanced technology, calling something (plain) magic means that it is not understood, but implies that it can be by those versed in the field. Black magic, on the other hand, implies that few understand it.

Translations
trans-top|magic derived from evil forces
Croatian: crna madžika
Finnish: musta magia
German: Schwarze Magie f
Icelandic: svartagaldur
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Polish: czarna magia f
Portuguese: magia negra
Russian: ���на� маги� f
Slovak: �ierna mágia f
Swedish: svartkonst c
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Category:Occult

ru:black magic

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