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overshadow vs occult

occult vs overshadow

overshadow is not a noun while occult is a noun.

overshadow is not an adjective while occult is an adjective.

overshadow and occult both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
overshadow No No Yes No
occult Yes Yes Yes No
As verbs, occult is a hyponym of overshadow; that is, occult is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than overshadow:
  • overshadow: cast a shadow upon
  • occult: cause an eclipse of (a celestial body) by intervention
Other hyponyms of overshadow include eclipse.
overshadow (noun) occult (noun)
supernatural practices and techniques
supernatural forces and events and beings collectively
overshadow (adjective) occult (adjective)
having an import not apparent to the senses nor obvious to the intelligence; beyond ordinary understanding
hidden and difficult to see
overshadow (verb) occult (verb)
cast a shadow upon hide from view
be greater in significance than cause an eclipse of (a celestial body) by intervention
make appear small by comparison become concealed or hidden from view or have its light extinguished
Difference between overshadow and occult

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