Synonyms of overshadows

overshadows

verb

present tense third-person singular of overshadow

1

as in obscures

to make dark, dim, or indistinct

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• obscures
• blurs
• darkens
• blackens
• dims
• clouds
• shrouds
• shadows
• beclouds
• conceals
• hazes
• overcasts
• obliterates
• fogs
• eclipses
• mists
• befogs
• fuzzes (up)
• overclouds
• hides
• bedims
• covers
• dislimns
• adumbrates
• shades
• blears
• camouflages
• blots out
• masks
• disguises
• curtains
• cloaks
• screens
• veils

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• illuminates
• lights (up)
• reveals
• exposes
• lightens
• brightens
• uncovers
• illumines
• unveils

2

as in outweighs

to be greater in importance than

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• outweighs
• outranks
• exceeds
• overbalances
• matters
• overweighs
• dwarfs
• weighs
• means
• transcends
• outstrips
• signifies
• surpasses
• imports
• counts

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of overshadows

Innovative mechanics and a soothing stretch mode make the LiberNovo Omni memorable, but its mediocre support ultimately overshadows its technical achievements. — Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 9 July 2026

The article stresses that robocars will always make mistakes, and public focus on individual incidents often overshadows the larger goal of reducing serious injuries. — Brad Templeton, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026

But Zabala’s wizardry never overshadows deliciousness, a balance exemplified by the outstanding shiso tempura topped with beef tartare and covered in borage flowers. — Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 26 June 2026

For Johnson, his disappointment overshadows any feeling of relief. — Conor Wight, CBS News, 21 June 2026

For Kelley, a 35-year-old policy advisor, gun violence often overshadows the positive sides of the city he’s lived in for more than a decade. — Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 17 June 2026

At 14,103-square feet, the billowy project overshadows the previous record holder (12,291-square-feet) that was built in South Carolina in 2024. — Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 4 June 2026

This time around, Moto’s first tablet-style foldable, the Razr Fold, somewhat overshadows the flip phones, but a bulky $2,000 folding phone that isn’t made by Samsung occupies the smallest niche in the smartphone market. — ArsTechnica, 27 May 2026

The conflict involving Iran, Israel and the United States overshadows these consequential developments. — Arthur I. Cyr, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2026