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occult

Posted on August 4, 2023July 27, 2023 by Wordsmyth

adjective

of, pertaining to, or with the aid of the supernatural.
She had an interest in the existence of ghosts, the power of witchcraft, and other occult matters.

noun

occult studies or practices (usu. prec. by “the”).

transitive verb

to conceal or block from view.

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