Magic And Witchcraft

noun a religious cult practiced in the Caribbean and the southern US, combining elements of Roman Catholic ritual with traditional African magical and religious rites, and characterized by sorcery and spirit possession

• The practice of voodoo is deeply rooted in African spiritual traditions.
• I heard she's into voodoo and casts spells on people.
• Don't mess with that voodoo stuff, it's bad news.
• His charisma had a voodoo-like effect on everyone he met.