witching

An archaic adjective meaning relating to or suitable for witchcraft; also used poetically to describe something as enchanting or bewitching.

• 🇷🇺Устаревшее прилагательное, означающее относящийся к колдовству или подходящий для него; также используется поэтически для описания чего-то очаровательного или чарующего.

1. Relating to witchcraft or magic C1 formal

   Possessing or using supernatural powers; characteristic of or appropriate to witches or sorcery.

   • The witching hour is said to be midnight, when supernatural forces are strongest.
   • She cast a witching spell over the audience with her performance.
   • The old forest had a witching atmosphere that made visitors uneasy.

   🇷🇺Колдовской

   Synonyms: enchantedmagicalmysticnecromanticoccultsorceroussupernaturalwizardly

   Antonyms: mundanenaturalordinary

• more witching comparative form
• most witching superlative form

uncountable

A noun referring to the practice or use of witchcraft, often associated with magic, sorcery, or supernatural influence.

• 🇷🇺Существительное, обозначающее практику или использование колдовства, часто связанное с магией, чародейством или сверхъестественным влиянием.

1. Practice of witchcraft B2 formal

   The use or practice of magic or sorcery, especially involving spells and supernatural powers.

   • The old woman was accused of witching in the village.
   • Legends of witching have been passed down through generations.
   • She studied the history of witching in medieval Europe.

   🇷🇺Колдовство

   Synonyms: magicnecromancyoccultismsorcerythaumaturgywitchcraftwitcherywizardry

• witchings plural form
• witchings' possessive plural form
• witching's possessive singular form

A verb meaning to practice witchcraft or cast a spell on someone; to bewitch.

• 🇷🇺Глагол, означающий заниматься колдовством или накладывать заклинание на кого-либо; околдовывать.

1. Cast a spell B2 informal

   To use magic to influence, control, or harm someone or something.

   • The old woman was said to witch the crops, causing them to wither.
   • He believed his neighbor had witched his cow.
   • In the story, the villain witched the prince into a frog.

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   Synonyms: bewitchcurseenchantglamourjinxspellbind

• witched past participle
• witched past simple
• witching present participle
• witches third person singular