geestenbezwering

Definitions of geestenbezwering
  1. noun
    conjuring up the dead, especially for prophesying
    synonyms: dodenbezwering, necromantie, zwartekunst
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    type of:
    waarzeggerij, waarzeggerskunst, waarzegkunst, wichelarij
    the art or gift of prophecy (or the pretense of prophecy) by supernatural means
  2. noun
    freeing from evil spirits
    synonyms: bezwering, duiveluitbanning, duiveluitdrijving, exorcisme, zwartekunst
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    type of:
    supernaturalisme, supranaturalisme
    a belief in forces beyond ordinary human understanding
  3. noun
    a religious cult practiced chiefly in Caribbean countries (especially Haiti); involves witchcraft and animistic deities
    synonyms: voodoo, zwartekunst
  4. noun
    calling up a spirit or devil
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    types:
    bezwering, evocatie
    calling up supposed supernatural forces by spells and incantations
    type of:
    duivelskunstenarij, hekserij, magie, tovenarij, toverij, toverkracht, toverkunst
    any art that invokes supernatural powers
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