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Synonyms of overshadow

10 similar words

Another word for overshadow is dwarf. Other synonyms of overshadow are surpass and outdo.

Synonyms and similar words for overshadow

verbTo dominate something and make it seem insignificant.

  • eclipseTo overshadow; to be better or more noticeable than.
  • outshadowOvershadow (to make to seem insignificant).
  • outshine
  • outdoTo excel; go beyond in performance; surpass.
  • put to shame
  • upstageTo draw attention away from others, especially on-stage.
  • surpassTo go beyond or exceed (something) in an adjudicative or literal sense.
  • outmatchTo surpass or be better than something or someone else.
  • outstrip
  • dwarfTo make appear insignificant.

Meaning of overshadow

  1. verb To obscure something by casting a shadow.
  2. verb To dominate something and make it seem insignificant.
  3. verb To shelter or protect.

Full definition of overshadow

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Questions about synonyms of overshadow

What is another word for overshadow?
Overshadow has 10 synonyms on Word.ws, such as dwarf, surpass and outdo.
What does overshadow mean?
Overshadow means to obscure something by casting a shadow.

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