overshadow

overshadow
overshadower, n.overshadowingly, adv.
/oh'veuhr shad"oh/, v.t.
1. to be more important or significant by comparison: For years he overshadowed his brother.
2. to cast a shadow over; cover with shadows, clouds, darkness, etc.; darken or obscure: clouds overshadowing the moon.
3. to make sad or hang heavily over; cast a pall on: a disappointment that overshadowed their last years.
4. Archaic. to shelter or protect.
[bef. 900; ME overshadewen, OE ofersceadwian. See OVER-, SHADOW]
Syn. 1. eclipse, outshine, dwarf.

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