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occult vs hold in

hold in vs occult

occult is a noun but hold in is not a noun.

occult is an adjective but hold in is not an adjective.

occult and hold in both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
occult Yes Yes Yes No
hold in No No Yes No
As verbs, hold in is a hypernym of occult; that is, hold in is a word with a broader meaning than occult:
  • occult: hide from view
  • hold in: hold back; keep from being perceived by others
Other hypernyms of occult include conceal, hold back.
occult (noun) hold in (noun)
supernatural practices and techniques
supernatural forces and events and beings collectively
occult (adjective) hold in (adjective)
having an import not apparent to the senses nor obvious to the intelligence; beyond ordinary understanding
hidden and difficult to see
occult (verb) hold in (verb)
hide from view hold back; keep from being perceived by others
cause an eclipse of (a celestial body) by intervention lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits
become concealed or hidden from view or have its light extinguished close in
Difference between occult and hold in

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