Synonyms for Occult & Similar Words

Definition of occult

adjective
  1. hidden and difficult to see; "an occult fracture"; "occult blood in the stool"
  2. having an import not apparent to the senses nor obvious to the intelligence; beyond ordinary understanding; "mysterious symbols"; "the mystical style of Blake"; "occult lore"; "the secret learning of the ancients"
noun
  1. supernatural forces and events and beings collectively; "She doesn't believe in the supernatural"

7 synonyms found

Writing tips for "occult"

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"Occult" in song lyrics

See how occult is used in real songs:

  • "Vails venomous radio occult"
    Swollen Members — Ground Breaking
  • "dreams and the occult"
    AOL — AOL
  • "london and occult"
    AOL — AOL

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