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conjuring
This term carries a dual identity, oscillating between the lighthearted atmosphere of stage magic and the darker, more solemn realm of the occult. When used in a theatrical sense, it evokes a feeling of wonder and deception, where the goal is to baffle an audience through sleight of hand.
In a ritualistic context, the word shifts toward a sense of gravity and danger, implying a deliberate attempt to breach the boundary between the physical and spiritual worlds. As a verb, particularly in the phrasal form "conjure up," it describes the mental act of vivid recollection or imaginative creation, suggesting a sudden appearance of an idea or memory.
Meanings
Examples
The street performer amazed the crowd with his skillful conjuring.
Look at that conjuring trick he just did with the coins.
The dark ritual was designed for conjuring a demon from the abyss.
I cannot believe they are actually attempting the conjuring of a ghost in this house.
The medium began the process of conjuring the spirit of the deceased.
She sat in silence, conjuring images of her childhood home in the countryside.
He is conjuring up a plan to save the company from bankruptcy.
The author is skilled at conjuring a vivid atmosphere of dread in her novels.