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overshadow

verb over·shad·ow \-ˈsha-(ˌ)dō\

: to cause (something or someone) to seem less important or impressive when compared to something or someone else

: to make (something) less enjoyable because of sadness, fear, or worry

: to cast a shadow over (something)

Full Definition of OVERSHADOW

transitive verb

: to cast a shadow over

: to exceed in importance : outweigh

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First Known Use of OVERSHADOW

before 12th century

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Synonyms: becloud, bedim, befog, blacken, blear, blur, darken, dim, dislimn, fog, fuzz (up), haze, mist, obscure, overcast, overcloud, cloud, shadow, shroud

Antonyms: brighten, illuminate, illumine, light (up), lighten

OVERSHADOW Defined for Kids

overshadow

verb over·shad·ow \ˌō-vər-ˈsha-dō\

over·shad·owedover·shad·ow·ing

Definition of OVERSHADOW for Kids

: to cast a shadow over : darken

: to be or become more important than <Her achievements overshadowed those of her classmates.>

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