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obumbrate

[ ob-uhm-breyt ]

verb (used with object)

, ob·um·brat·ed, ob·um·brat·ing.
  1. to darken, overshadow, or cloud.


adjective

  1. Obsolete. overshadowed, darkened.

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Other Words From

  • obum·bration noun

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Word History and Origins

Origin of obumbrate1

First recorded in 1505–15; from Latin obumbrātus, past participle of obumbrāre; obumbrant, -ate 1

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