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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Accused of witchcraft on her wedding day, a privileged young bride (Thatcher) is pursued by a ruthless witch hunter (Alwyn).—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
27 Apr. 2026
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Set in 1645, the story sees a privileged young bride (Thatcher) accused of witchcraft on her wedding day and pursued by a ruthless witch hunter (Alwyn).—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
27 Apr. 2026
Noun
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In a feat of sorcery that should have other sandwich makers crying in their beer, the ciabatta roll here is tender and comparatively thin.—
Brock Keeling,
Oc Register,
24 Apr. 2026
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She was found guilty of heresy and sorcery in 1441.—
Gitanjali Roy,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
23 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The purest example are the rooftop concerts, a rather improbable attempt to bring a little bit of Beatles-style magic to Chicago’s Clark Street, where The Weiner’s Circle is parked.—
Jimmy Jellinek,
SPIN,
27 Apr. 2026
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The magic of the molcajete, a pre-Hispanic mortar and pestle, is its ability to extract oils in a way the blades of a food processor can’t.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Voodooism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/voodooism. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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