Overshadow (Verb)

Meaning ¹

Be greater in significance than; "the tragedy overshadowed the couple's happiness".

Classification

Verbs of being, having, spatial relations.

Synonyms

• Eclipse
• Dominate

Hypernyms

• Loom
• Hover
• Bulk Large

Meaning ²

Make appear small by comparison; "This year's debt dwarfs that of last year".

Classification

Verbs of being, having, spatial relations.

Synonyms

• Dwarf
• Shadow

Hypernyms

• Overtop
• Dominate
• Overlook

Meaning ³

Cast a shadow upon; "The tall tree overshadowed the house".

Classification

Verbs of seeing, hearing, feeling.

Hypernyms

• Obnubilate
• Haze Over
• Mist
• Cloud
• Becloud
• Fog
• Befog

Hyponyms

• Occult