Synonyms: eclipse, occultation
Definition: one celestial body obscures another
Similar words: break, interruption
Definition: some abrupt occurrence that interrupts an ongoing activity
Usage: the telephone is an annoying interruption; there was a break in the action when a player was hurt
Definition: cause an eclipse of (a celestial body) by intervention
Usage: The Sun eclipses the moon today; Planets and stars often are occulted by other celestial bodies
Synonyms: eclipse, dominate, overshadow
Definition: be greater in significance than
Usage: the tragedy overshadowed the couple's happiness
Similar words: loom, brood, bulk large, hover
Definition: hang over, as of something threatening, dark, or menacing
Usage: The terrible vision brooded over her all day long