Definitions for overshadow

Definitions for (verb) overshadow

Main entry: overshadow

Definition: cast a shadow upon

Usage: The tall tree overshadowed the house


Main entry: dwarf, shadow, overshadow

Definition: make appear small by comparison

Usage: This year's debt dwarfs that of last year


Main entry: eclipse, dominate, overshadow

Definition: be greater in significance than

Usage: the tragedy overshadowed the couple's happiness


Visual thesaurus for overshadow