eclipse

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eclipse Definition

• (n) one celestial body obscures another
• (v) exceed in importance; outweigh; "This problem overshadows our lives right now"
• (v) cause an eclipse of (a celestial body) by intervention; "The Sun eclipses the moon today"; "Planets and stars often are occulted by other celestial bodies"
• (v) cause an eclipse of; of celestial bodies; "The moon eclipsed the sun"

eclipse Synonyms

• eclipse
• occult
• occultation
• overshadow