occulting

The word “occulting” has 3 syllables: oc-cult-ing.

It's pronounced as /əˈkʌltɪŋ/.


What is synonym and antonym for occulting?

In the thesaurus, “occulting” has 15 synonyms and 16 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for occulting along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for occulting

  • bury
  • conceal
  • concealing
  • covering
  • disguise
  • hide
  • hiding
  • hole up
  • lock up
  • obscuring
  • plant
  • secrete
  • smuggle
  • stash
  • tuck away

Antonyms for occulting

  • baring
  • disclosing
  • displaying
  • divulging
  • expose
  • exposing
  • lay bare
  • open
  • presenting
  • reveal
  • revealing
  • showing
  • tell
  • uncover
  • uncovering
  • unmasking

Meanings of occulting

  • verb
    1. To cover or hide from view.
    2. To dissimulate, conceal, or obfuscate.

Example Sentences

  • The lighthouse had an occulting light pattern, with periods of darkness interspersed between flashes.
  • The astronomers observed the occulting behavior of the planet as it passed in front of its host star.
  • The occulting clouds obscured the view of the full moon, creating an eerie atmosphere.
  • The navigation charts marked the buoy with an occulting light to warn ships of the hazardous rocks.
  • The sailors relied on the distinctive occulting pattern of the lighthouse to identify their location along the coastline.

On this page you'll find 31 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to occulting, such as: baring, bury, conceal, concealing, covering, disclosing, disguise.

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