FETISH: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for FETISH?

Need another word that means the same as “fetish”? Find 12 synonyms and 30 related words for “fetish” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Fetish” are: fetich, hoodoo, juju, voodoo, fixation, sexual fixation, obsession, compulsion, mania, talisman, charm, amulet

Fetish as a Noun

Definitions of "Fetish" as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “fetish” as a noun can have the following definitions:

• An inanimate object worshipped for its supposed magical powers or because it is considered to be inhabited by a spirit.
• Excessive or irrational devotion to some activity.
• A form of sexual desire in which gratification depends to an abnormal degree on some object or item of clothing or part of the body.
• A charm superstitiously believed to embody magical powers.
• A form of sexual desire in which gratification is linked to an abnormal degree to a particular object, item of clothing, part of the body, etc.
• An excessive and irrational devotion or commitment to a particular thing.

Synonyms of "Fetish" as a noun (12 Words)

amulet	A trinket or piece of jewelry usually hung about the neck and thought to be a magical protection against evil or disease.
charm	A characteristic property of certain subatomic particles specifically charm quarks charm antiquarks and hadrons containing these expressed as a quantum number. The charm begins with ritual instructions.
compulsion	Using force to cause something to occur. He felt a compulsion to babble on about what had happened.
fetich	A charm superstitiously believed to embody magical powers.
fixation	The activity of fastening something firmly in position. Fixation at the oral phase might result in dependence on others.
hoodoo	Voodoo. Ancient armies that were put to sleep by some form of hoodoo.
juju	The power associated with a juju.
mania	Mental illness marked by periods of great excitement or euphoria, delusions, and overactivity. He had a mania for automobiles.
obsession	An irrational motive for performing trivial or repetitive actions, even against your will. He was in the grip of an obsession he was powerless to resist.
sexual fixation	The preservation and hardening of a tissue sample to retain as nearly as possible the same relations they had in the living body.
talisman	A trinket or piece of jewelry usually hung about the neck and thought to be a magical protection against evil or disease. He s a quiet man off the field but on it he s our talisman.
voodoo	A person skilled in voodoo. A voodoo doll.

Usage Examples of "Fetish" as a noun

• A man with a fetish for surgical masks.
• A foot fetish.
• Common male fetishes are breasts, legs, hair, shoes, and underwear.
• The western fetish for all things North African.
• Made a fetish of cleanliness.

Associations of "Fetish" (30 Words)

addiction	An abnormally strong craving. He committed the offence to finance his drug addiction.
attachment	Legal seizure of property. He formed an attachment with a young widow.
barefoot	Without wearing anything on the feet. The man in front of me had his barefoot toddler standing on the counter.
bizarre	Conspicuously or grossly unconventional or unusual. Restaurants of bizarre design one like a hat another like a rabbit.
coercion	The practice of persuading someone to do something by using force or threats. Our problem cannot be solved by any form of coercion but only by agreement.
compulsion	An irresistible urge to behave in a certain way. The payment was made under compulsion.
compulsive	A person with a compulsive disposition someone who feels compelled to do certain things. A compulsive liar.
concentration	Strengthening the concentration as of a solute in a mixture by removing diluting material. The island has the greatest concentration of seabirds in the north west.
dotage	The period of life in which a person is old and weak. You could live here and look after me in my dotage.
eccentric	A disc or wheel mounted eccentrically on a revolving shaft in order to transform rotation into backward and forward motion e g a cam in an internal combustion engine. Eccentric circles.
enchantment	A magical spell. A world of mystery and enchantment.
fascination	The state of being intensely interested (as by awe or terror. Television has always held a fascination for me.
fixation	The action of concentrating the eyes directly on something. Fixation at the oral phase might result in dependence on others.
forcible	Vigorous and strong; forceful. Forcible entry.
headstrong	Habitually disposed to disobedience and opposition. The headstrong impulsiveness of youth.
infatuation	An object of extravagant short-lived passion. The thrill of infatuation.
interest	The selfish pursuit of one s own welfare self interest. Food interests in Scotland must continue to invest.
loafer	A leather shoe shaped like a moccasin, with a flat heel. His handmade Italian loafers.
morbid	Suggesting the horror of death and decay. The treatment of morbid obesity.
obsession	An idea or thought that continually preoccupies or intrudes on a person’s mind. She cared for him with a devotion bordering on obsession.
obsessive	A person who has obsessions. He s an obsessive obsessed with having complete collections of things.
possessive	The possessive case. Small children are so possessive they will not let others play with their toys.
preoccupation	A subject or matter that engrosses someone. His preoccupation with politics.
reassurance	The action of removing someone’s doubts or fears. Children need reassurance and praise.
sneaker	A canvas shoe with a pliable rubber sole.
snitch	Steal. They thought he was a plant or a snitch.
steal	Move stealthily. He finished with eight points four steals and seven assists.
unrelenting	Not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty. The heat was unrelenting.
unyielding	Stubbornly unyielding. His unyielding faith.