overshadow
[ oh-ver-shad-oh ]
/ ˌoʊ vərˈʃæd oʊ /
verb (used with object)
to be more important or significant by comparison: For years he overshadowed his brother.
to cast a shadow over; cover with shadows, clouds, darkness, etc.; darken or obscure: clouds overshadowing the moon.
to make sad or hang heavily over; cast a pall on: a disappointment that overshadowed their last years.
Archaic. to shelter or protect.
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OTHER WORDS FROM overshadow
o·ver·shad·ow·er, nouno·ver·shad·ow·ing·ly, adverbWords nearby overshadow
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overshadow
/ (ˌəʊvəˈʃædəʊ) /
verb (tr)
to render insignificant or less important in comparison
to cast a shadow or gloom over
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