black magic

== English == === Pronunciation === === Noun === black magic (uncountable) Magic derived from evil forces, as distinct from good or benign forces; or magic performed with the intention of doing harm. Synonyms: black art, cacomagic, dark magic Antonym: white magic Coordinate term: gray magic Occult or secret magic; magic (or, by extension or comparison), technology etc that is mysterious, not known to or understood by many. Synonym: black art Coordinate term: black box ==== Usage notes ==== When referring to technology, calling something (plain) magic means that it is not widely understood, but suggests it can be understood by those versed in the field. Black magic suggests few understand it. ==== Derived terms ==== black magical black magician ==== Related terms ==== (evil spiritualism): Black Mass, black Sabbath ==== Translations ==== ==== See also ==== black hat, white hat, gray hat