Opposite of to make dark, dim, or indistinct (by casting a shadow over)
Opposite of to be superior to
Opposite of to surpass something or somebody else, so as to appear to be in a higher class
Opposite of to defeat, subdue or overcome with superior strength
Opposite of to literally block light from an area or spot
Opposite of to be on the verge of transpiring, occurring or happening
Opposite of to have power and influence over
“After three straight weeks with poor performances, the young gun continues to struggle at the elite level of the sport.”
Opposite of to have a commanding position over
“Gradually, the garrison, which had suffered heavy casualties through hand grenade battles, had, at last, to yield to overwhelming pressure.”
Opposite of to surpass or eclipse in performance, standard or magnitude
Opposite of to physically tower above something smaller
Opposite of to defeat, or be better than, someone or something
“Many people openly questioned how a heavily favored team could lose to the underdog.”
Opposite of to surpass in skill or achievement
“Tom neglected his studies and, as a result, would fall behind his cousin in the upcoming exam.”
Related Words and Phrases
|