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overshadow
[/ˌoʊvərˈʃædoʊ/]
verb
ofuscar
1.
To cast a shadow over something; to block or obscure light
The tall building overshadowed the small cottage.
O edifício alto ofuscava a pequena casa.
2.
To make something seem less important or impressive by comparison; to outshine
Her older sister's success overshadowed her own achievements.
O sucesso da irmã mais velha ofuscava suas próprias realizações.
3.
To cast a gloom or sense of dread over something
The scandal overshadowed the entire election campaign.
O escândalo ofuscou toda a campanha eleitoral.
Synonyms
eclipse
outshine
obscure
darken
diminish
upstage
Antonyms
highlight
illuminate
enhance
emphasize
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
ofuscar
Most common usage across Brazil
Brazil
eclipsar
Alternative, slightly more formal term
Portugal
ofuscar
Standard European Portuguese equivalent
Portugal
eclipsar
Alternative formal term used in Portugal
Related Idioms & Phrases
cast a shadow over
in the shadow of
steal someone's thunder
overshadow someone's parade
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