overshade

C2+ Topic:Actions & Processes

US /ˌoʊvərˈʃeɪd/ UK /ˌəʊvəˈʃeɪd/ See IPA manual

Meanings

1

verb
to cast a shadow over; to overshadow literally or figuratively

The rival's success seemed to overshade his own modest achievement.

Verb forms

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Thesaurus

Synonyms

1 verb · to cast a shadow over; to... overshadow eclipse darken

Opposites

illuminate highlight

Word family

Derived forms overshading

Related forms shade shadow

Etymology

Formed from over- + shade. The figurative sense extends the literal casting of shade to a person or thing made less prominent by comparison.

Topics

Actions & Processes

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