as in witchcraft
the power to control natural forces through supernatural means
voodooism is condemned by several religions
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Recent Examples of voodooism
With origins in voodooism in colonial Haiti, zombies have for decades served as a social allegory providing biting (ahem) commentary in the U.S.
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Los Angeles Times, 23 Feb. 2021
Los Angeles Times, 23 Feb. 2021
Recent Examples of Synonyms for voodooism
Noun
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Tales of witchcraft are often rooted in the fears of young women, who have reported being afraid of accidentally hurting their babies for centuries.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
15 Aug. 2025
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The family were banished from their previous village, accused of witchcraft.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
12 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Yes, the warrior who fought wizards, ogres and various other monsters in the Roger Corman-produced 1983 sword and sorcery cult classic is back on the big screen.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Aug. 2025
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Both ancient and modern pieces are curated into exhibits about sorcery, motherhood, or high-fashion gowns.—
Sophie Friedman,
AFAR Media,
17 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The good news is that top performers’ success isn’t magic, and their communication style can be learned.—
Melody Wilding,
CNBC,
14 Aug. 2025
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In the 20 years since, the event has brought more than 217,000 people to the district to see more than 7,200 artists perform cutting-edge theater, magic, puppetry and other experimental shows.—
Domenica Bongiovanni,
IndyStar,
13 Aug. 2025
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“Voodooism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/voodooism. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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