Voodooed: meaning, definitions and examples
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voodooed
[ หvuหduหd ]
cultural practice
Voodooed refers to the act of practicing or engaging in voodoo, a religion originating from the African diaspora that incorporates elements of spirituality, magic, and ritual. It often involves the use of charms, spells, and altars to invoke spiritual entities. The term carries connotations of mysticism and the supernatural, often in the context of casting a spell or attempting to influence someone's fate. Voodooed might also imply an element of manipulation or control over someone, echoing the broader societal views of voodoo as a practice of power and influence.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- They claimed to have been voodooed by a rival.
- In her village, many believed they were voodooed after the strange events began.
- He feared he had been voodooed and sought protection.
Translations
Translations of the word "voodooed" in other languages:
๐ต๐น voodooed
๐ฎ๐ณ เคตเฅเคกเฅ เคเคฟเคฏเคพ เคเคฏเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช voodooed
๐ฎ๐ฉ voodooed
๐บ๐ฆ ะฒัะดััะทะผ
๐ต๐ฑ voodooed
๐ฏ๐ต ใใผใใฅใผใใใ
๐ซ๐ท voodooรฉ
๐ช๐ธ voodooed
๐น๐ท voodooed
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ถ๋๋
๐ธ๐ฆ ููุฏู
๐จ๐ฟ voodooed
๐ธ๐ฐ voodooed
๐จ๐ณ ๅทซๆฏ
๐ธ๐ฎ voodooed
๐ฎ๐ธ voodooed
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฒัะดั
๐ฌ๐ช แแฃแแฃ
๐ฆ๐ฟ vudu
๐ฒ๐ฝ voodooed
Etymology
The term 'voodooed' is derived from 'voodoo', which traces its origins back to the 17th century. The word 'voodoo' itself comes from the Fon language of West Africa, where 'vodun' means 'spirit' or 'deity'. Voodoo was brought to the Americas by enslaved Africans, primarily through Haiti and Louisiana, where it evolved into a distinct religion blending African beliefs with elements of Catholicism. Over time, voodoo has become associated with a variety of magical practices, rituals, and cultural expressions. The perception of voodoo has often been colored by misinterpretations and sensationalism, resulting in a stigma that links the practice with malevolence. The verb form 'voodooed' thus carries with it not only the implications of spiritual practices but also the historical weight of cultural misunderstanding.