Dictionary Check: overshadow

"overshadow" is a valid word!

Scrabble 20 points
Words with Friends 20 points

Definition

verb

be greater in significance than

Example: "the tragedy overshadowed the couple's happiness"
Synonyms:
verb

make appear small by comparison

Example: "This year's debt dwarfs that of last year"
Synonyms:
verb

cast a shadow upon

Example: "The tall tree overshadowed the house"

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