Witching Meaning in English

word · lemma: witch

US

ˈwɪtʃɪŋ

WICH-ing

UK

wˈɪtʃɪŋ

WICH-ing

Definition

'Witching' describes something related to witches or magic, often used to refer to mysterious or magical times, like 'the witching hour.'

Usage & Nuances

Mainly seen in phrases like 'witching hour' (midnight, a spooky or magical time). Not commonly used alone as an adjective in modern conversation. Often connected with supernatural or Halloween themes.

• Spanish: de brujas - mágico (relacionado a brujas)
• Portuguese (BR): das bruxas - mágico (associado a bruxas)
• Portuguese (PT): das bruxas - mágico (associado a bruxas)
• Chinese (Simplified): 女巫的 - 魔法的 (与女巫相关)
• Chinese (Traditional): 女巫的 - 魔法的 (與女巫相關)
• Hindi: चुड़ैलों का - जादुई (चुड़ैल से संबंधित)
• Arabic: الساحرات - سحري (متعلق بالساحرات)
• Bengali: জাদুগ্রাহী - ডাইনি-সংক্রান্ত
• Russian: колдовской - ведьминский
• Japanese: 魔女の - 魔法の
• Vietnamese: phù thủy - ma thuật
• Korean: 마녀의 - 마법의
• Turkish: cadılıkla ilgili - büyülü
• Urdu: جادوگروں کا - جادوئی
• Indonesian: penyihir - berbau sihir

Example Sentences

Many people believe the witching hour is at midnight.

basic

The children told witching stories on Halloween.

basic

The fog gave the forest a witching look.

basic

During the witching hour, the house felt extra quiet and eerie.

natural

Some people think pets behave strangely during the witching hour.

natural

The movie starts at the witching hour to make it scarier.

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