Overshadow
/ˌoʊ.vərˈʃæ.doʊ/noun
To cast a shadow over; to dominate or obscure.
Did you know?In ancient contexts, being overshadowed could symbolize the influence of divine forces or fate, often seen as a sign of impending doom.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Germanic
PGmc
*skadwō
“to cast a shadow or shade.”
Old English
OE
sceadu
“shadow, shade, or darkness.”
Middle English
ME
overshadwe
“to cast a shadow over, to obscure.”
15th Century
English
overshadow
“to cover or darken with a shadow.”