Overshadow | Mean of overshadow in English Dictionary
/ˌoʊvɚˈʃædoʊ/
- Verb
- to cause (something or someone) to seem less important or impressive when compared to something or someone else
- The pitcher's outstanding performance should not overshadow the achievements of the rest of the team.
- She felt overshadowed by the success of her brother.
- to make (something) less enjoyable because of sadness, fear, or worry
- Their lives are overshadowed by the constant threat of earthquakes.
- Recent peace efforts have been overshadowed by violence.
- to cast a shadow over (something)
- a house overshadowed by tall trees [=a house with tall trees next to it]
