voodooism

noun

ˈvü-(ˌ)dü-ˌi-zəm How to pronounce voodooism (audio)
Definition of voodooismnext
as in witchcraft
the power to control natural forces through supernatural means voodooism is condemned by several religions

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  1. witchcraft
  2. sorcery
  3. magic
Noun
  • That feeling is only intensified by Xang’s under-his-breath threats and twisted meditations that come across more like free-car witchcraft.
    — Alphonse Pierre, Pitchfork, 26 June 2026
  • Starring Vanessa Redgrave and Oliver Reed, the film tells the story of Urbain Grandier, a 17th-century Catholic priest who was burned at the stake over accusations of witchcraft.
    — Zac Ntim, Deadline, 22 June 2026
Definition of witchcraft
Noun
  • These are some of man's most sorcery-like achievements, providing materials with excellent engineering properties.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 6 July 2026
  • Come to Eternia, the mythical home of flying dragon-like creatures, and swords, and sorcery, and spaceships — really, all the stuff a 12-year-old science fiction fanatic loves.
    — David Fear, Rolling Stone, 4 June 2026
Definition of sorcery
Noun
  • Nearby Playa El Limón offers another version of the region’s magic.
    — Rafael Peña, Miami Herald, 15 July 2026
  • In this in-depth guide from AD, rediscover the importance and magic of Wright’s most famous private residence.
    — Elizabeth Fazzare, Architectural Digest, 14 July 2026
Definition of magic
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