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English > 2 senses of the word fetishism:
NOUNcognitionfetishism, fetichisma belief in the magical power of fetishes (or the worship of a fetish)
actfetishism, fetichismsexual arousal or gratification resulting from handling a fetish (or a specific part of the body other than the sexual organs)
fetishism > pronunciation
Soundsfeh'tihshih.zahm
Rhymesabolitionism ... zirconium: 552 rhymes with ahm...
English > fetishism: 2 senses > noun 1, cognition
MeaningA belief in the magical power of fetishes (or the worship of a fetish).
Synonymfetichism
BroaderbeliefAny cognitive content held as true
Nounsfetishistone who engages in fetishism (especially of a sexual nature)
English > fetishism: 2 senses > noun 2, act
Meaningsexual arousal or gratification resulting from handling a fetish (or a specific part of the body other than the sexual organs).
Synonymfetichism
BroaderparaphiliaAbnormal sexual activity
Nounsfetishistone who engages in fetishism (especially of a sexual nature)