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overshadow
(,/oU/v/@/r'/S//&/d/oU/ )

verb (v)

  • be greater in significance than(verb.stative)
    Example:
    The tragedy overshadowed the couple's happiness.
    Synonym:
    dominate, eclipse
    source: wordnet30
  • make appear small by comparison(verb.stative)
    Synonym:
    dwarf, shadow
    source: wordnet30
  • cast a shadow upon(verb.perception)
    Example:
    The tall tree overshadowed the house.
    source: wordnet30
  • To throw a shadow, or shade, over; to darken; to obscure.(verb)
    source: webster1913

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