voodoo doll
US /ˈvuːduː dɑːl/
UK /ˈvuːduː dɑːl/
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boneca vodu
a doll made in the image of a person, used in voodoo and other magical practices to represent that person for casting spells or inflicting harm
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She claimed someone was using a voodoo doll to curse her.
Ela alegou que alguém estava usando uma boneca vodu para amaldiçoá-la.
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He jokingly stuck a pin into a homemade voodoo doll of his boss.
Ele, brincando, enfiou um alfinete em uma boneca vodu caseira de seu chefe.