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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Chilling Adventures of Sabrina (2018-2020) Is there anything more bisexual than witchcraft?—
Catherine Mhloyi,
Them.,
15 Sep. 2025
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This isn't witchcraft or astrology — the cup and handle is a reflection of buyer and seller psychology.—
Josh Brown,Sean Russo,
CNBC,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Sheibani and McCraney know that the way to bring out the sorcery of a play layered in myth and ritual is not to weigh it down.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
11 Sep. 2025
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Can Printemps New York recapture the commercial sorcery of glamorous department stores like Wanamaker’s, Barney’s, and Bloomingdale’s?—
Martin Filler,
The New York Review of Books,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The TheraFace Depuffing Wand works its temperature-changing magic to banish puffiness and add brightness.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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Harry Potter Quidditch Practice Apart from watching the films and rereading the books, another way to relive the magic of Harry Potter is by recreating iconic scenes via Lego builds.—
Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Voodooism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/voodooism. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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