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Definition of Overshadow

1. Verb. Be greater in significance than. "The tragedy overshadowed the couple's happiness"

2. Verb. Make appear small by comparison. "This year's debt dwarfs that of last year"

3. Verb. Cast a shadow upon. "The tall tree overshadowed the house"

Definition of Overshadow

1. v. t. To throw a shadow, or shade, over; to darken; to obscure.

Definition of Overshadow

1. Verb. (transitive) To obscure something by casting a shadow. ¹

2. Verb. (transitive) To dominate something and make it seem insignificant. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Overshadow

1. [v -ED, -ING, -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Overshadow

oversew oversewed oversewing oversewn oversews overshade overshaded overshades overshading overshadow (current term)

overshadowed overshadower overshadowers overshadowing overshadows overshadowy overshake overshaken overshakes overshaking

overshape overshare overshared overshares

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