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Synonyms for Overshadow & Similar Words

Definition of overshadow

verb
  1. be greater in significance than; "the tragedy overshadowed the couple's happiness"
  2. make appear small by comparison; "This year's debt dwarfs that of last year"
  3. cast a shadow upon; "The tall tree overshadowed the house"

3 synonyms found

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What are synonyms for overshadow?
Synonyms for overshadow include: dwarf, eclipse, shadow.
How many synonyms does overshadow have?
Overshadow has 3 synonyms.

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