voodoo

• Nom désignant un culte religieux pratiqué principalement dans les Caraïbes, notamment en Haïti, mêlant magie et divinités animistes, ainsi qu'un objet auquel on attribue supersticieusement un pouvoir magique.

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.

   grigri

   • 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.

   Synonymesamuletcharmfetishjujumojotalisman

2. Haitian religious practiceC1formalamerican

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

   vaudou haïtien

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

   Synonymesvodounvoodooism

3. Religious cult in the CaribbeanC1formalamerican

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

   vaudou

   • 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.

   Synonymeshoodooobeahvoodooism

• Influencer quelqu'un ou quelque chose par ou comme par la magie vaudou, souvent utilisé au sens figuré pour décrire une manipulation ou un envoûtement.

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.

   Envoûter

   • 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.

   Synonymesbewitchcurseenchantjinxspell