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overshadow
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over·shad·ow

transitive verb \-ˈsha-(ˌ)dō\

Definition of OVERSHADOW

1
: to cast a shadow over
2
: to exceed in importance : outweigh

Examples of OVERSHADOW

  1. The pitcher's outstanding performance should not overshadow the achievements of the rest of the team.
  2. <large trees overshadow the yard and darken the house for much of the day>

First Known Use of OVERSHADOW

before 12th century

Related to OVERSHADOW

Synonyms
becloud, bedim, befog, blacken, blear, blur, darken, dim, dislimn, fog, fuzz (up), haze, mist, obscure, overcast, overcloud, cloud, shadow, shroud
Antonyms
brighten, illuminate, illumine, light (up), lighten

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