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overshadow

4 syllables
verb
Quick answer

As a verb, overshadow means obscure something by casting a shadow.

Meanings of overshadow

6 meanings

verb

  1. To obscure something by casting a shadow.

  2. To dominate something and make it seem insignificant.

  3. To shelter or protect.

  4. Be greater in significance than

    “the tragedy overshadowed the couple's happiness”

    Similar: dominate, eclipse

  5. Make appear small by comparison

    “This year's debt dwarfs that of last year”

    Similar: shadow, dwarf

  6. Cast a shadow upon

    “The tall tree overshadowed the house”

Meanings from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Open English WordNet (CC BY 4.0).

Synonyms by meaning

verb: be greater in significance than
dominateeclipse
verb: make appear small by comparison
shadowdwarf

Words that rhyme with overshadow

shadowforeshadow

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