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Obeah

Obeah is a term originating from the Caribbean region. It refers to a system of spiritual and folk medicine practices. Obeah encompasses a wide range of beliefs and rituals that are rooted in African and Afro-Caribbean traditions.

Examples:

Noun:

1. The village healer practiced obeah to cure ailments.
2. Some people believe in the power of obeah to ward off evil spirits.

Verb:

1. She decided to obeah the negative energy from her house.
2. He would often seek out a spiritual advisor to have his life obeahed.

Adjective:

1. The community relied on the obeah woman for her mystical powers.
2. An obeah ceremony was held to bless the newlyweds.

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