witching

[ˈwɪtʃɪŋ]

witching Definition

  • 1the practice of witchcraft or sorcery
  • 2the use of supernatural powers to influence or predict events
  • 3a time believed to be magical or haunted, especially midnight on Halloween

Using witching: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "witching" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    She was accused of witching her neighbor's crops.

  • Example

    The witching hour is believed to be a time when supernatural activity is at its peak.

  • Example

    He claimed to have the power of witching and could predict the future.

witching Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for witching

Phrases with witching

  • a divining rod used in dowsing for water or minerals

    Example

    The farmer used a witching rod to locate the underground water source.

  • the period around Halloween when supernatural activity is believed to be heightened

    Example

    Many people believe that the witching season is a time when ghosts and spirits roam the earth.

  • eyes that are said to have the power to cast spells or curses

    Example

    The old woman was rumored to have witching eyes that could bring misfortune to anyone who looked into them.

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Summary: witching in Brief

The term 'witching' [ˈwɪtʃɪŋ] refers to the practice of witchcraft or sorcery, the use of supernatural powers to influence or predict events, and a time believed to be magical or haunted, especially midnight on Halloween. It can also refer to specific tools or seasons associated with witchcraft, such as a witching rod or the witching season. The term is often used informally to describe spooky or supernatural occurrences.

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