macumba

/mɐˈkũbɐ/

Definitions

1. noun

a type of Afro-Brazilian spiritism, often involving magic and superstition

“She was accused of practicing macumba in the small town, causing widespread fear among the residents.”

Synonyms

  • Afro-Brazilian spiritism
  • magic
  • superstition

Antonyms

  • rationalism
  • scientific skepticism