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OVERSHADOW Synonyms

There are 15 synonyms of the word overshadow. (exact relations)
There are 16 hypernyms of the word overshadow. (close relations)
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Best Alternative Words for OVERSHADOW

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eclipse
verb, nounv, n
noun

• one celestial body obscures another

verb

• be greater in significance than

• cause an eclipse of (a celestial body) by intervention

dominate
verbv
verb

• be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance

• be in control

• have dominance or the power to defeat over

• be greater in significance than

• look down on

outdo
verbv
verb

• be or do something to a greater degree

• get the better of

outmatch
verbv
verb

• be or do something to a greater degree

outshine
verbv
verb

• shine brighter than

• attract more attention and praise than others

outstrip
verbv
verb

• be or do something to a greater degree

• go far ahead of

surpass
verbv
verb

• distinguish oneself

• be or do something to a greater degree

• move past

• be greater in scope or size than some standard

upstage
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
adjective

• of the back half of a stage

noun

• the rear part of the stage

adverb

• at or toward the rear of the stage

adjective satellite

• remote in manner

verb

• treat snobbishly, put in one's place

• move upstage, forcing the other actors to turn away from the audience

• steal the show, draw attention to oneself away from someone else

exceed
verbv
verb

• be greater in scope or size than some standard

• be superior or better than some standard

• be or do something to a greater degree

outclass
verbv
verb

• cause to appear in a lower class

outweigh
verbv
verb

• be heavier than

• weigh more heavily

overtop
verbv
verb

• look down on

transcend
verbv
verb

• be greater in scope or size than some standard

• be superior or better than some standard

dwarf
nounn
noun

• a person who is markedly small

• a legendary creature resembling a tiny old man; lives in the depths of the earth and guards buried treasure

• a plant or animal that is atypically small

verb

• make appear small by comparison

• check the growth of

shadow
verb, nounv, n
noun

• shade within clear boundaries

• an unilluminated area

• something existing in perception only

• a premonition of something adverse

• an indication that something has been present

• refuge from danger or observation

• a dominating and pervasive presence

• a spy employed to follow someone and report their movements

• an inseparable companion

verb

• follow, usually without the person's knowledge

• cast a shadow over

• make appear small by comparison

Best Hypernyms For OVERSHADOW

Here is a list of related hypernyms for overshadow, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (14)
becloud befog brood cloud command dominate fog hover loom mist obnubilate obscure overlook overtop
Phrases (2)
bulk largehaze over

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