voodooing

verb

present participle of voodoo
as in possessing

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  1. possessing
  2. cursing
  3. charming
Verb
  • But his centre-forward qualities extend beyond pure physical strength, with Merino possessing genuine striker instincts, movement and anticipation.
    — Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 11 July 2026
  • Varèse-plus-Oladra rewards the listener with digital playback possessing the emotion expected of analogue.
    — Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 8 July 2026
Definition of possessing
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  • Iraq, Canada, United Kingdom, Luxembourg, Qatar, Saudi Arabia After accidentally cursing President Saddam Hussein on stage, theater actor Salem convinces a military court of his insanity to escape a death sentence.
    — Leo Barraclough, Variety, 6 July 2026
  • The woman started cursing her out.
    — Caitlin McGlade, Charlotte Observer, 2 June 2026
Definition of cursing
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  • Still, there’s something that feels small about this particular story, charming enough in the moment and almost instantly forgettable the moment the credits roll.
    — Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 19 May 2026
  • So there's a very famous example of Fidel Castro inviting Ted Turner down to Cuba and charming him and then being on the program.
    — Dana Taylor, USA Today, 13 May 2026
Definition of charming
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“Voodooing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/voodooing. Accessed 18 Jul. 2026.

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