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eclipsar

[eh-klip-SAR]
verb
to eclipse
1. To block or obscure light, especially the sun or moon, during an astronomical event
The moon will eclipse the sun tomorrow.
A lua vai eclipsar o sol amanhã.
2. To surpass or outshine someone or something; to overshadow
Her talent eclipsed all the other performers.
O talento dela eclipsou todos os outros artistas.
3. To cause to disappear or fade from view
The scandal eclipsed his reputation.
O escândalo eclipsou sua reputação.
Synonyms
ofuscarobscurecersombrearsuperarultrapassar
Antonyms
iluminarrevelardestacar

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
eclipsar
Standard usage in both literal astronomical and figurative contexts
Portugal
eclipsar
Standard usage, commonly used in formal and literary contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

eclipsar o brilho de alguém
eclipsar a fama de alguém
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