Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of noun fetish

3 senses of fetish

Sense 1
fetish -- (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; "common male fetishes are breasts, legs, hair, shoes, and underwear")
       => sexual desire, eros, concupiscence, physical attraction -- (a desire for sexual intimacy)

Sense 2
juju, voodoo, hoodoo, fetish, fetich -- (a charm superstitiously believed to embody magical powers)
       => charm, good luck charm -- (something believed to bring good luck)

Sense 3
fetish, fetich -- (excessive or irrational devotion to some activity; "made a fetish of cleanliness")
       => devotion -- (commitment to some purpose; "the devotion of his time and wealth to science")