Associations to the word «Overshadow»

Wiktionary

OVERSHADOW, verb. (transitive) To obscure something by casting a shadow.
OVERSHADOW, verb. (transitive) To dominate something and make it seem insignificant.

Dictionary definition

OVERSHADOW, verb. Be greater in significance than; "the tragedy overshadowed the couple's happiness".
OVERSHADOW, verb. Make appear small by comparison; "This year's debt dwarfs that of last year".
OVERSHADOW, verb. Cast a shadow upon; "The tall tree overshadowed the house".

Wise words

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Alfred Lord Tennyson