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overshadow
[ oh-ver-shad-oh ]
verb (used with object)
- to be more important or significant by comparison:
For years he overshadowed his brother.
Synonyms: , ,
- 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.
overshadow
/ ˌəʊəˈʃæəʊ /
verb
- to render insignificant or less important in comparison
- to cast a shadow or gloom over
Other 51Թ Forms
- v·o· noun
- v·o·Բ· adverb
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of overshadow1
Example Sentences
He said that whereas seismic issues received a lot of attention at the start of the century, concerns about the effects of climate change began to overshadow them about a decade ago.
The controversy overshadowed Tuesday's hearing before the Senate Intelligence Committee, which was originally meant to focus on drug cartels and people trafficking.
He has also called for better IOC leadership over gender policies after an eligibility controversy overshadowed the women's boxing competition at the Paris 2024 Olympics.
Former Arsenal defender Jen Beattie, speaking on the same programme, said the state of the pitch for Saturday's cup final overshadowed the match.
Relief, she said, had swept through the group, particularly after an "exhausting" episode that had overshadowed the start of their family holiday.
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