Synonyms of fetish

fetish

noun

variants also fetich

1

as in problem

something about which one is constantly thinking or concerned

dieting seems to be a fetish with some people

Synonyms & Similar Words

• problem
• obsession
• fixation
• preoccupation
• mania
• idée fixe
• fascination
• prepossession
• compulsion
• craving
• monomania
• infatuation
• desire
• trip
• longing
• complex
• lust
• predilection
• idiosyncrasy
• thirst
• penchant
• yearning
• urge
• hunger
• hang-up
• tendency
• quirk
• enthusiasm
• yen
• appetite
• proclivity
• itch
• predisposition
• hankering
• bent
• propensity
• drive
• passion
• pining
• inclination
• cacoëthes
• partiality
• disposition
• leaning

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• indifference
• disregard
• nonchalance
• apathy
• unconcern
• insouciance
• disinterestedness
• unconcernedness

2

as in talisman

something worn or kept to bring good luck or keep away evil

an archaeologist discovering an old animal tooth that may have been worn as a fetish

Synonyms & Similar Words

• talisman
• mascot
• amulet
• charm
• mojo
• symbol
• phylactery
• periapt
• juju
• token
• totem
• philter
• emblem
• toadstone
• gris-gris
• grigri

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• spell
• curse
• hoodoo
• jinx
• hex