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voodoo

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Pronunciation: US /ˈvuːduː/

voodoo means: A group of religions, especially in Haiti and Louisiana, with African roots and beliefs about spirits.

noun

RELIGIONC1

A group of religions, especially in Haiti and Louisiana, with African roots and beliefs about spirits.

  • She studies voodoo in Haiti.
  • The museum explains the history of Louisiana voodoo.
  • Music and dance play a role in many voodoo ceremonies.

Common phrases: practice voodoo, voodoo ceremony, voodoo traditions

MAGICC1

Magic or a mysterious power believed to cause things to happen.

  • He thought some voodoo had made him win.
  • What voodoo keeps that old engine running?
  • She joked that her lucky charm worked through voodoo.

Similar words: magic, sorcery

Common phrases: some voodoo, voodoo magic, work voodoo

verb

CAST A SPELLC2

To put a magic spell on someone or something using this religious tradition.

  • He claimed someone had voodooed him.
  • The character threatens to voodoo his enemy.
  • She feared that the stranger would voodoo her house.

Similar words: bewitch, hex

Common phrases: voodoo someone, voodoo an enemy, voodoo someone’s house

Questions about voodoo

What does voodoo mean?

A group of religions, especially in Haiti and Louisiana, with African roots and beliefs about spirits.

What is voodoo in other languages?

Türkçe: vudu · Español: vudú · Français: vaudou · Deutsch: Voodoo · Italiano: vudù · 日本語: ブードゥー教

How do you pronounce voodoo?

It is pronounced /ˈvuːduː/.

How do you use voodoo in a sentence?

She studies voodoo in Haiti. The museum explains the history of Louisiana voodoo.

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