fetishism

Other forms: fetishisms

Definitions of fetishism
  1. noun
    a belief in the magical power of fetishes (or the worship of a fetish)
    synonyms: fetichism
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    type of:
    belief
    any cognitive content held as true
  2. noun
    sexual arousal or gratification resulting from handling a fetish (or a specific part of the body other than the sexual organs)
    synonyms: fetichism
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    type of:
    paraphilia
    abnormal sexual activity
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