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voodoo Antonyms
Opposite of voodoo
Because the opposite of voodoo shifts with each meaning, the antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
• adjective (Context 1)
Based on illusory, unscientific, or magical assumptions rather than empirical evidence or sound reasoning.
Usage Example
"Critics dismissed the administration's overly optimistic budget projections as empirical economics."
Strongest
empirical
scientific
Strong
rational
sound
• verb (Context 2)
To affect, bewitch, or bring bad luck to someone by or as if by a voodoo spell.
Usage Example
"The fans half-seriously claimed that a rival supporter had voodooed their star striker before the championship match."
Strong
bless
Similar words to voodoo
Words similar to voodoo shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:
voodooism
voodooistic
hex
jinx
sorcery
bewitch
witchcraft
black magic
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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Voodoo. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/voodoo