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Meaning
Verb
●
To
obscure
something by
casting
a shadow.
●
To
dominate
something and
make it
seem insignificant.
●
To
shelter
or protect.
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Wiktionary
Origin
overshadow
English
ofersceadwian
Old English (ca. 450-1100)
Sourced from
Etym
Synonyms
Eclipse
Outshadow
Outshine
Outdo
Upstage
Surpass
Outmatch
Outstrip
Dwarf
Obfuscate
Exceed
Put To Shame
Related
Outweigh
Diminish
Downplay
Undermine
Tarnish
Overwhelm
Overlook
Negate
Trump
Cheapen
Ruin
Overtake
Override
Overpower
Derail
Underestimate
Supersede
Hinder
Ignore
Supercede
Weaken
Disrupt
Jeopardize
Obscure
Disregard
Dampen
Devalue
Reinforce
Destroy
Affect
Exaggerate
Impact
Outpace
Hamper
Reflect
Spoil
Encompass
Compromise
Represent
Challenge
Distort
Threaten
Outlast
Nullify
Contradict
Jeopardise
Replace
Displace
Dominate
Overstate
Outclass
Complicate
Alter
Discredit
Impede
Quash
Confuse
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Rhymes
Caddo
Saddo
Shadow
Colorado
Overshadow
Foreshadow
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