obeah Synonyms & Antonyms
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Obeah as a Noun
A form of folk magic, medicine or witchcraft originating in Africa and practised in parts of the Caribbean.
A magician or witch doctor of the magic craft.
A spell performed in the practice of the magic craft; an item associated with such a spell.
Obeah as a Verb
To bewitch using this kind of folk magic.
Word Forms & Grammar
obeah (countable and uncountable, plural obeahs)
obeah (third-person singular simple present obeahs, present participle obeahing, simple past and past participle obeahed)
Words That Rhyme With Obeah
Origin of Obeah
Uncertain; apparently from a Caribbean creole, probably ultimately from a West African language. The Oxford English Dictionary points to Igbo abià (“knowledge, wisdom”), obìa (“doctor, healer”). Cognate of Aukan obiya, Saramaccan obia, and Sranan Tongo obia.
Obeah at a Glance
| Part of speech | noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈəʊbɪə/ |
| Meaning | A form of folk magic, medicine or witchcraft originating in Africa and practised in parts of the Caribbean |
| Plural | obeahs |
| Verb forms | obeahs, obeahing, obeahed |
Questions People Ask About Obeah
Is obeah a noun or a verb?
Obeah is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as a verb.
What is the plural of obeah?
The plural of obeah is obeahs.
What is the past tense of obeah?
The past tense of obeah is obeahed. The present participle is obeahing.