<p><strong>Verb</strong></p><ul><li>(used with object) to be more important or significant by comparison:<ul><li>For years he overshadowed his brother.</li></ul></li><li>Synonyms:<ul><li>dwarf, outshine, eclipse</li></ul></li><li>to cast a shadow over; cover with shadows, clouds, darkness, etc.; darken or obscure:<ul><li>clouds overshadowing the moon.</li></ul></li><li>to make sad or hang heavily over; cast a pall on:<ul><li>a disappointment that overshadowed their last years.</li></ul></li><li>Archaic: to shelter or protect.</li></ul>