overshade

American  

[oh-ver-sheyd] / ˌoʊ vərˈʃeɪd /

verb (used with object)

overshaded, overshading

1. to cast shade over.

2. to make dark or gloomy.

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Etymology

Origin of overshade

First recorded in 1580–90; over- + shade

Example Sentences

This is a most romantic spot; large oak and walnut trees overshade the stream, which higher up flows over a rocky bed; nearer the village are some olive plantations in the Wady.

From Travels in Syria and the Holy Land by Burckhardt, John Lewis

We left the bright green fields that belt around Manor Hamilton and the grand trees that overshade the same green fields, and drove up among the hills, in a contrary direction from Glenade.

From The Letters of "Norah" on Her Tour Through Ireland by McDougall, Margaret Moran Dixon

A superiority naturally seems to overshade us, and presents a disagreeable comparison.

From A Treatise of Human Nature by Hume, David

A cloud had settled on the child's vivid little face and threatened to overshade the childlier child, as well.

From Miss Theodosia's Heartstrings by Donnell, Annie Hamilton

Suckers should not be allowed to overshade the graft, though it is best not to remove them until danger of disturbing the graft is past.

From Manual of American Grape-Growing by Hedrick, U. P.