overshadow
overshadow
British pronunciation
/ˌəʊvəˈʃædəʊ/

Definição e significado de "overshadow"em inglês

to overshadow
01

ofuscar, ensombrar

to cause a person or thing to come across as less significant
example
Exemplos
His older brother 's achievements in sports overshadowed his own academic success in the family.
As conquistas do irmão mais velho no esporte ofuscaram seu próprio sucesso acadêmico na família.
The scandal surrounding the CEO 's personal life overshadowed the company's positive quarterly earnings report.
O escândalo em torno da vida pessoal do CEO ofuscou o relatório positivo de lucros trimestrais da empresa.
02

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

example
Exemplos
The tree 's branches overshadowed the garden.
Clouds overshadowed the mountaintop.
03

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

example
Exemplos
The tragic news overshadowed the celebrations.
A sense of doubt overshadowed the meeting.
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