fetishes (Meaning)
fetishes
a material object regarded with superstitious or extravagant trust or reverence, fixation, an object of irrational reverence or obsessive devotion, an object (as an idol or image) believed to have supernatural or magical powers, an object of unreasonable devotion or concern, an object or bodily part whose real or fantasized presence is psychologically necessary for sexual gratification and that is an object of fixation to the extent that it may interfere with complete sexual expression, an object (such as a small stone carving of an animal) believed to have magical power to protect or aid its owner, a rite or cult of fetish worshippers, an object or bodily part whose real or fantasied presence is psychologically necessary for sexual gratification and that is an object of fixation to the extent that it may interfere with complete sexual expression
Synonyms & Antonyms of fetishes
Synonyms:
- leanings
- bents
- cacoëtheses
- monomanias
- complexes
- itches
- yens
- penchants
- inclinations
- idiosyncrasies
- trips
- drives
- hang-ups
- urges
- propensities
- predilections
- quirks
- proclivities
- thirsts
- partialities
- tendencies
- predispositions
Antonyms:
No weak antonyms found.
fetishes Sentence Examples
- She had a collection of leather fetishes, each intricately crafted and imbued with personal meaning.
- His obsession with cleanliness bordered on a fetish, as he meticulously sanitized every surface he encountered.
- Freudian theory suggests that fetishes can develop as a result of unresolved childhood experiences.
- In certain cultures, fetishes are used in spiritual ceremonies to invoke protection or good fortune.
- The artist's paintings often depicted scenes exploring the complexities of human fetishes and desires.
- Online forums provide spaces for individuals to discuss and explore their fetishes in a supportive community.
- The psychologist specialized in treating patients with unconventional fetishes, helping them understand and manage their desires.
- Some people find solace in collecting fetishes, viewing them as talismans or symbols of empowerment.
- The anthropologist studied the cultural significance of fetishes in indigenous societies, documenting their rituals and beliefs.
- He kept his collection of erotic fetishes hidden away, fearing judgment from others if they were discovered.
FAQs About the word fetishes
a material object regarded with superstitious or extravagant trust or reverence, fixation, an object of irrational reverence or obsessive devotion, an object (a
obsessions, fixations, manias, preoccupations, problems, enthusiasms, compulsions, yearnings, infatuations, hungers
disregards,indifferences, insouciances,nonchalances, apathies,
She had a collection of leather fetishes, each intricately crafted and imbued with personal meaning.
His obsession with cleanliness bordered on a fetish, as he meticulously sanitized every surface he encountered.
Freudian theory suggests that fetishes can develop as a result of unresolved childhood experiences.
In certain cultures, fetishes are used in spiritual ceremonies to invoke protection or good fortune.
