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overshadow

/ˈoʊvɚʃˈædoʊ/ · 4 syllables

Meaning

verb

  1. be greater in significance than
    “the tragedy overshadowed the couple's happiness”
  2. make appear small by comparison
    “This year's debt dwarfs that of last year”
  3. cast a shadow upon
    “The tall tree overshadowed the house”

Synonyms for overshadow

Words that rhyme with overshadow

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