ALL meanings of overshadow
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O o - transitive verb overshadow outshine, surpass 1
- transitive verb overshadow detract from 1
- transitive verb overshadow cast a shadow on 1
- verb with object overshadow to be more important or significant by comparison: For years he overshadowed his brother. 1
- verb with object overshadow to cast a shadow over; cover with shadows, clouds, darkness, etc.; darken or obscure: clouds overshadowing the moon. 1
- verb with object overshadow to make sad or hang heavily over; cast a pall on: a disappointment that overshadowed their last years. 1
- verb with object overshadow Archaic. to shelter or protect. 1
- verb overshadow If an unpleasant event or feeling overshadows something, it makes it less happy or enjoyable. 0
- verb overshadow If you are overshadowed by a person or thing, you are less successful, important, or impressive than they are. 0
- verb overshadow If one building, tree, or large structure overshadows another, it stands near it, is much taller than it, and casts a shadow over it. 0
- verb overshadow to render insignificant or less important in comparison 0
- verb overshadow to cast a shadow or gloom over 0
- verb transitive overshadow to cast a shadow over 0
- verb transitive overshadow to darken; obscure 0
- verb transitive overshadow to be more significant or important than by comparison 0