# voodoo death

> English word · Noun

## Definitions
1. Sudden death brought about by a strong emotional shock such as fear.

## Etymology
Coined by Walter Cannon in 1942.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/voodoo-death