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
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The leadership of folks like Book and the Trans Folk Witch is especially significant considering the long history of exclusion within witchcraft.Emma Cieslik, Them, 1 Nov. 2024
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At the time, left-handedness was associated with witchcraft, so crew members would have relied on their right hands and put more stress on their right sides during repetitive tasks on the ship, Shankland said.Ashley Strickland, CNN, 31 Oct. 2024
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Unknown Armies This idiosyncratic modern magic game from Atlas Games plays like a gritty reboot of other games about sorcery.Rob Wieland, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
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The fact that Desmond injures himself badly in pulling off this sorcery endears him to Corrino all the more, which of course puts Valya in a deeper fix.Scott Tobias, Vulture, 8 Dec. 2024
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While Death Valley is known for its harsh daytime heat, Jadon says the magic truly happens after sunset.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
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Thankfully, the magic that has been bestowed upon us by our clients is something that can never leave.Mesfin Fekadu, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Jan. 2025
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“Voodooism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/voodooism. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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