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wishcasting 

The act of presenting a "wish" as a "forecast". It is a portmanteau of those two words.
The president said the economy would pick up soon but he was just wishcasting.
wishcasting by TommSciortino January 1, 2020
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Wishcasting 

A tactic in "journalism" used to promote a story as true simply because the writer wants it to be true.
Did you see that New York Times article claiming Trump threatened to invade Mexico? That was some tasty wishcasting.
Wishcasting by The Tastiest July 25, 2019

wishcraft 

As in the practice of VooDoo,
one may wish well, or illwish.
So the practice of wishcraft
depends upon the practitioner.
Wishcraft might've brought Charley
funding for his new project,
but he forgot to say
"pretty please".
wishcraft by alteregoboy December 7, 2006

Wishcycle 

Tossing questionable items in the recycling bin, hoping they can somehow be recycled.
Don't wishcycle, learn how to recycle right in your community.
Wishcycle by Outagamie Recycles December 18, 2018

Wishcasting 

Act of "wishing" a storm, such as a hurricane, would come your way to "add excitement".
It's gonna be a cat 5 coming right to my boat in Mobile! (on every swirl in the Atlantic)
Wishcasting by MikeC September 12, 2004

wishclaw 

A purple demon that send love and support from the crevices of the ground.
"I feel real down right now- " sad person

"Wishclaw will send you so much love you will suffocate"