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divination Synonyms

Another word for divination

Choosing another word for divination depends on context, so the 12 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

The practice of seeking knowledge of the future or the unknown by supernatural or occult means.

Usage Example

"In ancient Rome, priests practiced soothsaying by observing the flight patterns of birds."

Strongest
soothsaying
augury
Strong
clairvoyance
fortune-telling
prophecy
prognostication
second sight

• noun (Context 2)

Unusual insight, intuitive perception, or an inspired guess.

Usage Example

"Through sheer intuition, the detective deduced where the missing documents had been hidden."

Strong
intuition
conjecture
prescience
surmise
premonition

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Divination. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/divination
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