voodooism

noun

voo·​doo·​ism ˈvü-(ˌ)dü-ˌi-zəm 

1

: voodoo sense 1

2

: the practice of witchcraft

voodooist

ˈvü-(ˌ)dü-ist 

noun

voodooistic

ˌvü-(ˌ)dü-ˈi-stik 

adjective

Synonyms

• bewitchery
• bewitchment
• conjuring
• devilry
• deviltry
• diablerie
• enchantment
• ensorcellment
• magic
• mojo
• necromancy
• sorcery
• thaumaturgy
• witchcraft
• witchery
• wizardry

Examples of voodooism in a Sentence

voodooism is condemned by several religions

Recent Examples on the Web

With origins in voodooism in colonial Haiti, zombies have for decades served as a social allegory providing biting (ahem) commentary in the U.S. —Los Angeles Times, 23 Feb. 2021

Word History

First Known Use

1865, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

voodooism

noun

voo·​doo·​ism ˈvüd-(ˌ)ü-ˌiz-əm 

1

: voodoo sense 1

2

: the practice of witchcraft

voodooist

ˈvüd-ˌü-əst 

noun