overshadow
1 ENTRIES FOUND:
overshadows;
overshadowed;
overshadowing
overshadows;
overshadowed;
overshadowing
Britannica Dictionary definition of OVERSHADOW
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1
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to cause (something or someone) to seem less important or impressive when compared to something or someone else
— often used as (be) overshadowed
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The pitcher's outstanding performance should not overshadow the achievements of the rest of the team.
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She felt overshadowed by the success of her brother.
2
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to make (something) less enjoyable because of sadness, fear, or worry
— often used as (be) overshadowed
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Their lives are overshadowed by the constant threat of earthquakes.
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Recent peace efforts have been overshadowed by violence.
3
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to cast a shadow over (something)
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a house overshadowed by tall trees [=a house with tall trees next to it]
