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Definition of witching - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
magicrelating to witchcraft or sorcery
- The witching hour is said to be midnight.
2.
enchantinghaving the power to enchant or bewitch
- She had a witching charm that captivated everyone.
Noun
1.
witchcraftRare the practice or act of witchcraftRare
- The witching was performed under the full moon.
2.
magicRare the use of magical powers or spellsRare
- She learned the art of witching from her grandmother.
Expressions with witching
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time around midnight linked to supernatural events
Many believe the witching hour is when ghosts are most active.
simultaneous expiration of stock options index futures and index options
The market was volatile due to triple witching.
day when four types of financial contracts expire
The market was volatile on the quadruple witching day.
Origin of witching
English, witch (sorceress) + -ing (action)
Examples of witching in a sentence
Her witching powers were feared by all. The witching melody lingered in their minds. Her witching gaze held him spellbound. Witching was rumored to occur in the old forest. The village feared the witching that took place at night. The village feared her witching abilities.
His witching was renowned across the land.
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- French:ensorcelant, sorcellerie, ...
- German:hexerisch, Hexerei, ...
- Italian:magico, stregoneria, ...
- Spanish:mágico, brujería, ...
- Portuguese:mágico, feitiçaria, ...
- Chinese:巫术的, 巫术, ...
- Japanese:魔女の, 魔術, ...
- Arabic:سِحْرِيّ, ممارسة السحر, ...
- Hebrew:כִּשּׁוּפִי, כִּשּׁוּף, ...
- Russian:ведьмин, колдовство, ...
- Ukrainian:чаклунський, чаклунство, ...
- Hindi:जादुई, जादू टोना, ...
Definition of witch - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
fairy taleswoman with evil magic powers in stories
- The witch in the story had a black cat.
2.
practitionerperson who practices witchcraft
- He identifies as a witch and casts spells.
3.
religionpractitioner of Wicca
- She identifies as a witch and follows Wiccan traditions.
4.
- She was called a witch for her rude behavior.
5.
marine lifeTECH. UK type of flatfishTECH. UK
- Fishermen caught a witch in the North Atlantic.
6.
mathematicsTECH. geometric curveTECH.
- The witch of Agnesi is studied in mathematics.
Verb
1.
magicintr. practice witchcraft or magicintr.
- She used to witch in the old village.
2.
magictr. bewitch or enchant someonetr.
- The magician witched the audience with his tricks.
3.
dowsingintr. Dated search for underground water using a divining rodintr. Dated
- He learned to witch for water in arid regions..
Images of witch
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type of flatfish
Expressions with witch
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person who heals with rituals, herbs, and spirit communication
The witch doctor performed a ritual to heal the sick man.
potent magical mixture
The cauldron bubbled with a witch's brew of strange ingredients.
pointed hat worn by witches
She wore a witch's hat for Halloween.
witch who uses magic for good
The village sought the help of a white witch to heal the sick.
fictional character who is a witch and antagonist
The wicked witch in the story scared all the children.
hat with a conical crown and wide brim
She wore a witch hat for Halloween.
tool traditionally associated with witches in folklore
She rode through the night sky on a witch's broom..
small tree with yellow flowers and medicinal use
Witch hazel blooms in the fall.
extremely cold in temperature or demeanor
Her stare was cold as a witch's heart.
very cold, like a witch's kiss
The wind was cold as a witch's kiss last night.
very cold in temperature or feeling
The water was cold as a witch's teat on a winter morning.
feeling very anxious or uneasy, like a witch might be
She was nervous as a witch before the big test.
deciduous shrub with white spring flowers and colorful autumn leaves
The witch alder blooms in spring and turns red in autumn.
person who zealously seeks out and exposes others for alleged misconduct
He acted as a modern witch-hunter in the corporate scandal..
people who unfairly target others
Modern witch-hunters often target individuals on social media.
unjust persecution often for political reasons
The senator accused his opponents of witch-hunting.
person who finds water using a divining rod
The water witch found a new well for the village.
Origin of witch
Old English, wicce (sorceress)
Examples of witch in a sentence
A wicked witch lived in the dark forest. The village witch was known for her potions. She met a witch who taught her about herbs. The witch cast a spell under the full moon. He read a book about a famous witch. The neighbors whispered that she was a witch.
He called her a witch after the argument. The witch is commonly found in European waters. They studied the witch's habitat for marine biology class. The witch curve has unique properties. Graphing a witch requires understanding its equation. He claimed to witch for good harvests. They accused her of trying to witch the crops. The fairy witched the prince with a single kiss. Her haunting song witched everyone at the feast. Farmers often witch for water during droughts. She watched her grandfather witch for water on their land.
View all translations of witch
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- French:sorcière, faire de la sorcellerie, ...
- German:Hexe, hexen, ...
- Italian:strega, praticare la stregoneria, ...
- Spanish:bruja, hechizar, ...
- Portuguese:bruxa, praticar feitiçaria, ...
- Chinese:女巫, 施巫术, ...
- Japanese:魔女, 魔法を使う, ...
- Arabic:سَاحِرَة, سَحَرَ, ...
- Hebrew:מְכַשֵּׁפָה, לְכַשֵּׁף, ...
- Russian:ведьма, колдовать, ...
- Ukrainian:відьма, чаклувати, ...
- Hindi:चुड़ैल, जादू करना, ...
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