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OVERSHADOW verb

Definition of overshadow (verb)

  1. be greater in significance than
    • "the tragedy overshadowed the couple's happiness"
    • synonyms: dominate, eclipse
  2. make appear small by comparison
    • "This year's debt dwarfs that of last year"
    • synonyms: dwarf, shadow
  3. cast a shadow upon
    • "The tall tree overshadowed the house"
Source: Princeton University Wordnet
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