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Vocabulary Entry
voodoo
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A religion practiced chiefly in Haiti that combines elements of African religions with Roman Catholicism and other influences, often associated with magic and rituals.
Example Sentences
"Voodoo rituals often include music, dance, and offerings to spirits."
"The movie portrayed the mysterious world of voodoo in a captivating way."
"Many people misunderstand voodoo as merely a form of superstition."
V
verb
To cast a spell on or to bewitch someone, often in a negative or sinister context.
Example Sentences
"She claimed that her ex-boyfriend had voodooed her to prevent her from finding happiness."
"In folklore, it is said that the witch doctor can voodoo someone to control their actions."
"The villagers feared that he could voodoo them if they crossed him."