Definitions for: Overshadow


[v] cast a shadow upon; "The tall tree overshadowed the house"; "The tragedy overshadowed the couple's happiness"
[v] cast a shadow
[v] exceed in importance; outweigh; "This problem overshadows our lives right now"



Webster (1913) Definition: O`ver*shad"ow, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Overshadowed;
p. pr. & vb. n. Overshadowing. ] [Cf. Overshade. ]
1. To throw a shadow, or shade, over; to darken; to obscure.

There was a cloud that overshadowed them. --Mark ix.
7.

2. Fig.: To cover with a superior influence. --Milton.

Synonyms: dwarf, eclipse, shadow

See Also: becloud, befog, cloud, command, dominate, eclipse, excel, fog, haze over, mist, obscure, occult, overlook, overtop, stand out, surpass

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