voodoo
/ˈvuːduː/
noun
- A religion practiced mainly in parts of West Africa, Haiti, and the Caribbean, involving belief in spirits, rituals, and magic.
- The museum had an exhibit on the history and traditions of voodoo.
- Many people in Haiti practice voodoo as part of their cultural heritage.
- Voodoo ceremonies often include drumming, dancing, and offerings to spirits.
- Magic or sorcery, especially involving spells, charms, or dolls used to influence people or events.
- She bought a small doll at the market, but it was just a souvenir, not real voodoo.
- Some people believe voodoo can bring good luck or protect against harm.
- In the movie, the villain used voodoo to control the townspeople.
- A system of beliefs or practices that seem mysterious, irrational, or based on superstition.
- The politician accused his opponent of practicing economic voodoo with unrealistic promises.
- Some view the new management style as corporate voodoo that won't really work.
- Calling it 'voodoo science' suggests the research lacks proper evidence.
Synonyms
verb
- To affect or influence someone by using magic or supernatural powers, especially in a harmful way.
- In the legend, the witch doctor tried to voodoo the chief's enemies.
- The story says the sorcerer could voodoo people from far away.
- He joked that his ex-girlfriend must have voodooed him because he couldn't stop thinking about her.