the witching hour

noun phrase

Meaning

The time of night, traditionally midnight, when supernatural forces are believed to be at their most powerful.

Examples

Folklore suggests that the witching hour is when spirits are most likely to manifest in the physical world.
She felt a sudden chill as she walked past the old cemetery during the witching hour.

Synonyms: midnight, dead of night, witching time, gloaming

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the witching hour

noun phrase

Pronunciation: ðə ˈwɪtʃɪŋ ˈaʊər

Definition

The time of night, traditionally midnight, when supernatural forces are believed to be at their most powerful.

Examples

Folklore suggests that the witching hour is when spirits are most likely to manifest in the physical world.
She felt a sudden chill as she walked past the old cemetery during the witching hour.

Synonyms of the witching hour

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