Synonyms of overshadow

overshadow

verb

ˌō-vər-ˈsha-(ˌ)dō 

1

as in to obscure

to make dark, dim, or indistinct

large trees overshadow the yard and darken the house for much of the day

Synonyms & Similar Words

• obscure
• darken
• blur
• blacken
• dim
• cloud
• shadow
• becloud
• shroud
• mist
• conceal
• obliterate
• overcast
• haze
• fog
• hide
• befog
• bedim
• cover
• overcloud
• eclipse
• fuzz (up)
• dislimn
• shade
• blear
• blot out
• mask
• disguise
• veil
• curtain
• adumbrate
• screen
• camouflage
• cloak

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• lighten
• illuminate
• light (up)
• brighten
• reveal
• expose
• uncover
• illumine
• unveil

2

as in to outweigh

to be greater in importance than

later you'll find that verbal skills overshadow any skills you have at video games

Synonyms & Similar Words

• outweigh
• exceed
• outrank
• overbalance
• matter
• overweigh
• mean
• signify
• weigh
• outstrip
• transcend
• import
• dwarf
• surpass
• count

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of overshadow

Leadership can become misaligned when the freedom that comes with being in charge begins to overshadow the responsibility that accompanies it. — Laura Muirhead, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2026

Rising Secondary Michigan’s secondary was overshadowed a bit by the defensive front in the preseason, but no one should be sleeping on the defensive backs. — Austin Meek, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026

Because of poor pass blocking by multiple Chargers teams, Herbert has developed bad habits that his very good seasons overshadowed. — Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Sep. 2026

Albeit a tasty pastry, the polenta cake was overshadowed by the sherbet, bringing me back for spoon after spoon, each little taste unlocking a new world of tomato flavor. — Lyndsay C. Green, Freep.com, 10 Sep. 2026