overshadow
o
ˌoʊ
ow
ver
vər
vēr
sha
ˈʃæ
shā
dow
doʊ
dow
British pronunciation
/ˌəʊvəˈʃædəʊ/

Définition et signification de « overshadow » en anglais

to overshadow
01

ombrager, assombrir

to cause a person or thing to come across as less significant
example
Exemples
The scandal surrounding the CEO 's personal life overshadowed the company's positive quarterly earnings report.
Le scandale entourant la vie personnelle du PDG a éclipsé le rapport positif sur les résultats trimestriels de l'entreprise.
02

to cast a shadow over something, partially or fully blocking light

example
Exemples
Clouds overshadowed the mountaintop.
03

to cast gloom, dampen mood, or reduce brightness, hope, or joy

example
Exemples
A sense of doubt overshadowed the meeting.
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