overshadow

[US]/ˌəʊvəˈʃædəʊ/
[UK]/ˌoʊvərˈʃædoʊ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

vt. cast a shadow over; make (something) seem less important or successful; make (someone) seem less impressive.

Example Sentences

Heavy clouds overshadowed the mountain.

His disappearance overshadowed the family.

an enormous oak tree stood overshadowing the cottage.

it is easy to let this feeling of tragedy overshadow his story.

He overshadowed all his comrades.

Mary was sometimes overshadowed by the more talkative members of the family.

his competitive nature often overshadows the other qualities.

he was always overshadowed by his brilliant elder brother.

Quiet, roomy cabin and off-road adeptness overshadowed by cumbersome curb weight, soft suspenders, and a tacky dash.

And over it were the cherubims of glory overshadowing the propitiatory: of which it is not needful to speak now particularly.

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