zwartekunst

Definitions of zwartekunst
  1. noun
    conjuring up the dead, especially for prophesying
    synonyms: dodenbezwering, geestenbezwering, necromantie
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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, geestenbezwering
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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: geestenbezwering, voodoo
  4. noun
    print produced by an engraving that has been scraped to represent light or shade
    synonyms: mezzotint
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    type of:
    afdruk, afdruksel, drukwerk, opdruk
    a picture or design printed from an engraving
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