Synonyms for

Voodoo

Verb / ˈvu:ˌdu: / Another word for voodoo — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a religion practiced chiefly in Caribbean countries, especially Haiti, that involves witchcraft and animistic deities

Synonyms & similar words

voodooism vodoun fetish hoodoo fetich hoodooism juju hoodoo witchcraft sorcery conjuring magic enchantment spell incantation hex curse charm amulet talisman jinx bewitchment devilry demonism necromancy divination

Synonyms by register

Formal

occultism spiritualism mysticism folk religion

Informal

witchcraft sorcery magic juju

Literary

enchantment charm spellcraft

Antonyms

science rationality skepticism logic reason empiricism

Common collocations

  • voodoo doll
  • voodoo curse
  • practicing voodoo
  • voodoo ritual
  • voodoo ceremony
  • voodoo priest
  • voodoo queen

Word family

noun voodoo
verb voodoo

Usage note

Often used pejoratively to dismiss or mock certain religious or spiritual practices. It is important to be aware of this negative connotation and use the term with sensitivity.

Example sentences

  1. The voodoo ceremony lasted all night.
  2. Many people believe in the power of voodoo.
  3. She was afraid of voodoo because of what she had seen in movies.
  4. The voodoo priest wore a colorful costume and danced around the fire.
  5. He claimed to have the ability to perform voodoo spells.

Quotes

  • I'm not into voodoo, but I understand it. I mean, I respect it. I respect it like it's a religion.
  • Voodoo is not a thing to be feared. It is a thing of beauty and wonder.
  • Voodoo is like a mirror. It shows you what you are, but you don't like what you see.

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