Top synonyms for “overshadow”: dominate, dwarf, eclipse, shadow.
Definitions
- (verb)cast a shadow upon“The tall tree overshadowed the house”
- (verb)make appear small by comparison“This year's debt dwarfs that of last year”
- (verb)be greater in significance than“the tragedy overshadowed the couple's happiness”
Definitions sourced from Princeton WordNet (BSD license).
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What is another word for "overshadow"?
Common synonyms for "overshadow" include dominate, dwarf, eclipse, shadow. Our thesaurus lists 4 total alternatives drawn from Princeton WordNet. Click any synonym to find its rhymes.
What does "overshadow" mean?
cast a shadow upon Example: "The tall tree overshadowed the house"
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