To cast a shadow over; to darken, obscure, or overshadow something.
From en- + shadow (from Old English sceadwian). This verb uses the prefix en- to make shadow causative, meaning to cover or obscure with shadow.
While 'enshade' focuses on literal shade from objects, 'enshadow' often appears in literature with metaphorical meaning—a tragedy 'enshadows' a life, making shadow a symbol of darkness and sorrow.
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