witching
Americannoun
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the use or practice of witchcraft.
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fascination; charm; enchantment.
adjective
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of, characterized by, or suitable for sorcery or black magic.
a witching potion.
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enchanting; fascinating.
adjective
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relating to or appropriate for witchcraft
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rare bewitching
noun
Other Word Forms
- witchingly adverb
Etymology
Origin of witching
before 1000; Middle English wicching (noun and adj.), Old English wiccung (noun), derivative of wiccian to practice witchcraft. See witch, -ing 1, -ing 2
Example Sentences
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Today is a quadruple witching day, when multiple derivatives expire, potentially increasing market volatility and trading volumes.
From Barron's • Mar. 20, 2026
Higher volatility is also a hallmark of triple witching, according to Mike Thompson, co-CIO at Little Harbor Advisors.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 19, 2026
Maybe this duo hasn’t monetized their show quite yet, and if that’s the case, perhaps they could choose a time other than the witching hour to record their macabre podcast?
From Salon • Mar. 15, 2026
Yet these stories have real heft and depth and will linger in the imagination well beyond the witching time of year.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 24, 2025
‘It’s full of tiny dark streets and there are very few people about in the witching hour.’
From "The BFG" by Roald Dahl
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