voodoo

• اسم يشير إلى دين أو cult ديني أفريقي الأصل يُمارَس بشكل رئيسي في منطقة البحر الكاريبي وخاصة في هايتي، ويتضمن السحر وعبادة أرواح. كما يشير إلى تميمة أو تعويذة يُعتقد أنها تحمل قوة سحرية.

A noun referring to a religious cult practiced chiefly in Caribbean countries, especially Haiti, involving witchcraft and animistic deities, or a charm superstitiously believed to embody magical powers.

1. Magical charm or objectB2informal

   An object, such as a charm or talisman, superstitiously believed to possess magical powers.

   تميمة سحرية

   • He carried a small voodoo doll for good luck.
   • The old woman sold voodoo charms at the market.
   • Some believe that a voodoo can bring protection or harm.

   المرادفاتamuletcharmfetishjujumojotalisman

2. Haitian religious practiceC1formalamerican

   A religious system practiced primarily in Haiti, combining elements of African animism and witchcraft with Catholic influences.

   الفودو

   • Voodoo is an officially recognized religion in Haiti.
   • Many Haitians practice voodoo alongside Christianity.
   • The ceremony was a traditional voodoo ritual honoring the spirits.

   المرادفاتvodounvoodooism

3. Religious cult in the CaribbeanC1formalamerican

   A religious cult practiced mainly in Caribbean countries, especially Haiti, involving witchcraft and the worship of animistic deities.

   فودو

   • Voodoo has deep roots in West African traditions brought to the Caribbean.
   • Tourists often misunderstand the true nature of voodoo as a religion.
   • The documentary explored the history and practices of Caribbean voodoo.

   المرادفاتhoodooobeahvoodooism

• التأثير على شخص أو شيء بالسحر أو كما لو كان بالسحر، وغالباً ما يُستخدم مجازاً لوصف التلاعب أو إخضاع الآخرين.

A verb meaning to affect or influence someone or something by or as if by voodoo magic, often used figuratively to describe manipulation or casting a spell.

1. Bewitch or enchantC1informal

   To bewitch, enchant, or influence someone or something by or as if by voodoo magic.

   سَحَرَ أو فَتَنَ

   • The shaman was said to voodoo his enemies from afar.
   • She felt as if someone had voodooed her into falling asleep.
   • In the story, the witch tried to voodoo the entire village.

   المرادفاتbewitchcurseenchantjinxspell