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1 9.3
To use magic to harm or control someone
  • verb
  • /ˈvuːduː/
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  • They tried to voodoo him into believing that he was cursed.

Examples

  • The magician claimed he could voodoo his audience with his powers.

  • So I'll kind of run through, you know, kind of where I exist in the ecosystem and, and you know how I do the voodoo that I do.

  • Who do you voodoo, bitch?

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  • I think you might have to voodoo your elves because I'm not seeing any nuclear winter Christmas.

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  • Somebody is voodooing me.

  • She felt he had the ability to voodoo her emotions with just a glance.

Synonyms

to curse
vsto voodoo
244 4.8

To wish harm on someone using magic

is used for influence or charm rather than wishing harm
to bewitch
vsto voodoo
23 7.2

To attract and charm someone as if by magic

is focused on a specific named magical practice rather than general magic
to enchant
vsto voodoo
5 7.7

To put a magic spell on someone or something

is the same action but points to a particular named magic
to spell
vsto voodoo
3 8.2

Use magic words or actions to control someone

is the same action but refers to a specific form of magic
to magick
vsto voodoo
  • Jargon
1 9.9

To perform rituals to try to change things using unseen powers

focuses on causing effects through a particular named magic practice
to ensorcel
vsto voodoo
  • Archaic
9.9

To put a magic spell on someone to make them do what you want

is the same act but names a particular form of magic
to bespell
vsto voodoo
  • Archaic
9.9

Use magic to make someone or something do what you want

is the same act but refers to a named form of magic

Compounds

voodoo economics
  • Literature
2 9.4

An idea critics use for unrealistic money and growth plans that lack proof

How Powerful

to voodoo
1 9.3
to hex
  • Literature
5 9.3
to bewitch
23 7.2
to enchant
5 7.7
to charm
71 2.2

Surface Forms

voodoo infinitive
voodooed past
voodooed past participle
voodooing present participle
voodoos third person singular

Etymology

Voodoo used as a verb comes from the idea of vodu 'spirit' and magic, so to 'voodoo' someone is to say they are under a spirit's power or have been affected by magic.