Synonyms of overshadowing

overshadowing

verb

present participle of overshadow

1

as in obscuring

to make dark, dim, or indistinct

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• obscuring
• blurring
• darkening
• clouding
• blackening
• shrouding
• shadowing
• dimming
• overcasting
• beclouding
• eclipsing
• fogging
• hazing
• misting
• concealing
• obliterating
• covering
• shading
• dislimning
• hiding
• overclouding
• blearing
• bedimming
• befogging
• fuzzing (up)
• masking
• adumbrating
• camouflaging
• disguising
• blotting out
• veiling
• screening
• cloaking
• curtaining

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• illuminating
• lighting (up)
• brightening
• lightening
• revealing
• exposing
• uncovering
• illumining
• unveiling

2

as in outweighing

to be greater in importance than

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• outweighing
• exceeding
• overbalancing
• outranking
• dwarfing
• signifying
• overweighing
• weighing
• meaning
• importing
• mattering
• transcending
• surpassing
• outstripping
• counting

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of overshadowing

Boeing shares tumbled Tuesday after the plane maker issued disappointing long-term guidance for free cash flow, overshadowing anything good in its third-quarter numbers. — Zev Fima, CNBC, 27 Oct. 2026

The sub-bass content on this track takes the form of a bass line in the verse, and the headphones did a good job of producing it without overshadowing other aspects of the mix. — Christian De Looper, PC Magazine, 26 Oct. 2026

All that surrounding light can actually work to enlarge the center stone on a visual level, also adding texture to the piece without overshadowing its main draw. — Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 26 Oct. 2026

But this month, the most violent demonstrations in years — and tough policing — have raised concern about riots overshadowing hundreds of thousands of peaceful demonstrators marching against rising living costs and poor conditions in schools. — ABC News, 21 Oct. 2026

The bigger issue overshadowing all of this is the need for more housing supply, many experts argue. — Zach Halaschak, The Washington Examiner, 5 Oct. 2026

A'ja Wilson's technical foul in Game 2 was the talk of the town, largely overshadowing Caitlin Clark's historic postseason milestones. — Alejandro Avila Outkick, FOXNews.com, 2 Oct. 2026

Protests began at some French schools last week but picked up Tuesday, with violent scenes overshadowing a nationwide day of protests by unions, workers and students against the upcoming government budget. — Joseph Ataman, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2026

The reports and rumors, the endless stream of shifting scandals, have developed their own momentum, often overshadowing the actual work. — Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 8 Sep. 2026