Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
overshadow
verb
/ˌoʊvərˈæʃoʊ/
Definition
To make someone or something less noticeable or important compared to another person or thing.
Examples
- The excitement of the event was overshadowed by the sudden downpour of rain.
- Her achievements often overshadow the contributions of her team.
- The negative reviews overshadowed the movie’s success at the box office.
Meaning
Overshadow refers to the action of casting a shadow over something, either literally or metaphorically, making it seem less significant.
Synonyms
- distort
- cloud
- distract from
- outshine
- surpass
