Voodoo
noun
A religion originating in West Africa, involving witchcraft and communication with the spirits.
She learned about voodoo practices while living in Haiti.
Often appears as...
- voodoo practices
- voodoo spirits
adjective
Relating to the religion or practices of voodoo.
He wore a necklace with voodoo symbols.
Often appears as...
- voodoo practices
- voodoo charms
noun
Something that is not understood and is mysterious, often used to describe a method that is not clear or is hard to explain.
The way the computer processes the information feels like voodoo to me.
Often appears as...
- voodoo economics
- voodoo science
Usage tips
Informal, Disapproving
Colloquial
noun
A religion originating in West Africa, involving witchcraft and communication with the spirits.
She learned about voodoo practices while living in Haiti.
Often appears as...
- voodoo practices
- voodoo spirits
adjective
Relating to the religion or practices of voodoo.
He wore a necklace with voodoo symbols.
Often appears as...
- voodoo practices
- voodoo charms
noun
Something that is not understood and is mysterious, often used to describe a method that is not clear or is hard to explain.
The way the computer processes the information feels like voodoo to me.
Often appears as...
- voodoo economics
- voodoo science
Usage tips
Informal, Disapproving
Colloquial
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Cultural Respect
Remember to use 'voodoo' with respect, as it describes a legitimate religion practiced by many.
He respectfully observed the voodoo ceremony.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Just Haiti
Voodoo is West African but also widely practiced in other areas, like Haiti and Louisiana.
She explored West African voodoo origins before her trip.
Pro Tip 3/3Avoid Stereotypes
Be careful not to stereotype 'voodoo' as evil or dark, as media often misrepresents it.
His understanding of voodoo went beyond the common stereotypes.
Pro Tip 1/3Cultural Respect
Remember to use 'voodoo' with respect, as it describes a legitimate religion practiced by many.
He respectfully observed the voodoo ceremony.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Just Haiti
Voodoo is West African but also widely practiced in other areas, like Haiti and Louisiana.
She explored West African voodoo origins before her trip.
Pro Tip 3/3Avoid Stereotypes
Be careful not to stereotype 'voodoo' as evil or dark, as media often misrepresents it.
His understanding of voodoo went beyond the common stereotypes.
Pro Tip 1/3Cultural Respect
Remember to use 'voodoo' with respect, as it describes a legitimate religion practiced by many.
He respectfully observed the voodoo ceremony.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Just Haiti
Voodoo is West African but also widely practiced in other areas, like Haiti and Louisiana.
She explored West African voodoo origins before her trip.
Pro Tip 3/3Avoid Stereotypes
Be careful not to stereotype 'voodoo' as evil or dark, as media often misrepresents it.
His understanding of voodoo went beyond the common stereotypes.
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Video examples
Reinventing the...
but not when they're together like that I do like sympathy I do like magic so when I click on sympathetic magic I get sympathetic magic and voodoo dolls this is the boy in me getting lucky again right except that magic is imitation if you imitate something maybe you can have
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Birth of Voodoo PIPE...
path of evil to signal passage from the world of the dead to the world of the Spirit the body must come feet first into the village open palms invoked the spirit inviting it to return in voodoo contact with the chicken purifies the body
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Haitian Voodoo PIPE...
seem like black magic but the powers of the spirit world work for both good and evil when I heard that people saying that voodoo is devilish people drinking blood eating fresh meats you know I've get upset because I never been a part of
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Rives: Reinventing the...
and rainforests, astronauts and uncontacted tribes and chimpanzees, voodoo dolls, fireflies, chocolate, sea creatures making love in the deep blue sea, you just shrink that to the size of a billiard ball,
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Birth of Voodoo PIPE...
path of evil to signal passage from the world of the Dead to the world of the Spirit the body must come feet first into the village open palms invoked the spirit inviting it to return in voodoo contact
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Voodoo Market Reveals...
so if you care about wildlife crime you have to understand culturally how a country thinks about wildlife you know and one of the unique aspects of togo is that voodoo is real and alive here and
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Birth of Voodoo PIPE...
evil to signal passage from the world of the dead to the world of the Spirit the body must come feet first into the village open palms invoked the spirit inviting it to return in voodoo contact
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Voodoo Priest Tries to...
but the powers of the spirit world worked for both good and evil when I heard that people saying that voodoo is devilish people drinking blood eating fresh meats you know I've get upset
Video examples
Haitian Voodoo PIPE...
but the powers of the spirit world work for both good when I heard that people saying that voodoo is devilish people drinking blood eating fresh meats you know I get upset
Video examples
Birth of Voodoo PIPE...
the world of the Spirit the body must come feet first into the village open palms invoke the spirit inviting it to return in voodoo contact with a chicken
Video examples
Reinventing the...
but not when they're together like that I do like sympathy I do like magic so when I click on sympathetic magic I get sympathetic magic and voodoo dolls this is the boy in me getting lucky again right except that magic is imitation if you imitate something maybe you can have
Video examples
Birth of Voodoo PIPE...
path of evil to signal passage from the world of the dead to the world of the Spirit the body must come feet first into the village open palms invoked the spirit inviting it to return in voodoo contact with the chicken purifies the body
Video examples
Haitian Voodoo PIPE...
seem like black magic but the powers of the spirit world work for both good and evil when I heard that people saying that voodoo is devilish people drinking blood eating fresh meats you know I've get upset because I never been a part of
Video examples
Rives: Reinventing the...
and rainforests, astronauts and uncontacted tribes and chimpanzees, voodoo dolls, fireflies, chocolate, sea creatures making love in the deep blue sea, you just shrink that to the size of a billiard ball,
Video examples
Birth of Voodoo PIPE...
path of evil to signal passage from the world of the Dead to the world of the Spirit the body must come feet first into the village open palms invoked the spirit inviting it to return in voodoo contact
Video examples
Voodoo Market Reveals...
so if you care about wildlife crime you have to understand culturally how a country thinks about wildlife you know and one of the unique aspects of togo is that voodoo is real and alive here and
Video examples
Birth of Voodoo PIPE...
evil to signal passage from the world of the dead to the world of the Spirit the body must come feet first into the village open palms invoked the spirit inviting it to return in voodoo contact
Video examples
Voodoo Priest Tries to...
but the powers of the spirit world worked for both good and evil when I heard that people saying that voodoo is devilish people drinking blood eating fresh meats you know I've get upset
Video examples
Haitian Voodoo PIPE...
but the powers of the spirit world work for both good when I heard that people saying that voodoo is devilish people drinking blood eating fresh meats you know I get upset
Video examples
Birth of Voodoo PIPE...
the world of the Spirit the body must come feet first into the village open palms invoke the spirit inviting it to return in voodoo contact with a chicken
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Quote examples
Sam Trammell
American Actor
There's also the tradition of voodoo, the Haitian magic arts, in New Orleans. And because New Orleans is below sea level, when they bury people in New Orleans, it's mostly above ground. So you have this idea that the spirits are more accessible and can access you more easily because they're not even buried.
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Katherine Dunham
American Dancer
Haiti itself was also photographed, some of the streets, some of the mountains, rivers, streams, etc. were photographed before talking with me about how I felt about Haiti. Then the camera went to our voodoo temple and saw a serious ceremony, a real ceremony.
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Dalton Trumbo
American Novelist
Democracy means that people can say what they want to. All the people. It means that they can vote as they wish. All the people. It means that they can worship God in any way they feel right, and that includes Christians and Jews and voodoo doctors as well.
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Dan Gilbert
American Coach
One of our things is that money follows; it does not lead. So we want people that are fired up and passionate about their mission... and people that aren't so married to spreadsheets and thinking that kind of voodoo controls the future. Because it doesn't.
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Christian Louboutin
French Designer
Fashion isn't interesting when it comes from an uninspired place. It's like voodoo; we don't want things that are soaked in blood, sweat, and tears. I adore life, and I'm very easygoing - and it shows in my work.
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Amy Lee
American Musician
A fan once asked if he could have a piece of my hair for voodoo. I said no, so he hugged me and plucked out a couple of hairs and ran off.
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Wyclef Jean
American Musician
My daddy was a minister, my grandfather was a voodoo priest, my uncle was a mason; I was raised with a lot of studies.
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Geraldine Ferraro
American Politician
I'd call it a new version of voodoo economics, but I'm afraid that would give witch doctors a bad name.
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Emma Watson
British Actress
I feel like a voodoo doll. It's grim. It's gross.
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Jennifer Hudson
American Musician
I don't believe in voodoo.
Quote examples
Sam Trammell
American Actor
There's also the tradition of voodoo, the Haitian magic arts, in New Orleans. And because New Orleans is below sea level, when they bury people in New Orleans, it's mostly above ground. So you have this idea that the spirits are more accessible and can access you more easily because they're not even buried.
Quote examples
Katherine Dunham
American Dancer
Haiti itself was also photographed, some of the streets, some of the mountains, rivers, streams, etc. were photographed before talking with me about how I felt about Haiti. Then the camera went to our voodoo temple and saw a serious ceremony, a real ceremony.
Quote examples
Dalton Trumbo
American Novelist
Democracy means that people can say what they want to. All the people. It means that they can vote as they wish. All the people. It means that they can worship God in any way they feel right, and that includes Christians and Jews and voodoo doctors as well.
Quote examples
Dan Gilbert
American Coach
One of our things is that money follows; it does not lead. So we want people that are fired up and passionate about their mission... and people that aren't so married to spreadsheets and thinking that kind of voodoo controls the future. Because it doesn't.
Quote examples
Christian Louboutin
French Designer
Fashion isn't interesting when it comes from an uninspired place. It's like voodoo; we don't want things that are soaked in blood, sweat, and tears. I adore life, and I'm very easygoing - and it shows in my work.
Quote examples
Amy Lee
American Musician
A fan once asked if he could have a piece of my hair for voodoo. I said no, so he hugged me and plucked out a couple of hairs and ran off.
Quote examples
Wyclef Jean
American Musician
My daddy was a minister, my grandfather was a voodoo priest, my uncle was a mason; I was raised with a lot of studies.
Quote examples
Geraldine Ferraro
American Politician
I'd call it a new version of voodoo economics, but I'm afraid that would give witch doctors a bad name.
Quote examples
Emma Watson
British Actress
I feel like a voodoo doll. It's grim. It's gross.
Quote examples
Jennifer Hudson
American Musician
I don't believe in voodoo.
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