overshadows in English

verb

1

tower above and cast a shadow over.

an enormous oak tree stood overshadowing the cottage

synonyms: cast a shadow over, shade, darken, conceal, obscure, screen, dominate, overlook

2

appear much more prominent or important than.

his competitive nature often overshadows the other qualities

verb

cast a shadow over, shade, darken, conceal, obscure, screen, dominate, overlook
cast gloom over, blight, take the edge off, mar, spoil, ruin
outshine, eclipse, surpass, exceed, be superior to, outclass, outstrip, outdo, upstage, be head and shoulders above
eclipse, dominate
shadow, dwarf

Use "overshadows" in a sentence

1. There is one teacher whose life overshadows all others.

2. An impressive 25-story skyscraper overshadows the temple next door.

3. Synonyms for Blackens include darkens, dims, shadows, obscures, overshadows, beclouds, bedims, befogs, blears and blurs

4. The sainthood of Kurt Cobain overshadows the album: Kurt's lyrics, his Attitudinising and navel-gazing, were hard to separate from the band's image

5. The sainthood of Kurt Cobain overshadows the album: Kurt’s lyrics, his Attitudinising and navel-gazing, were hard to separate from the band’s image

6. A Billet doux - DEAR MISS: Notwithstanding the cloud of doubts which overshadows the mind of adoring fancy - The Academy of American Poets is the largest membership-based nonprofit organization fostering an appreciation for contemporary poetry and supporting American poets.