shadow - Similar and Opposite Words

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Noun

refuge from danger or observation

Synonyms

• shadow

More generic

• recourse
• refuge
• resort

Noun

something existing in perception only

Synonyms

• apparition
• fantasm
• phantasm
• phantasma
• phantom
• shadow

More generic

• illusion
• semblance

More specific

• Flying Dutchman
• UFO
• flying saucer
• ghost
• shade
• specter
• spectre
• spook
• unidentified flying object
• wraith

Noun

an indication that something has been present

Synonyms

• shadow
• tincture
• trace
• vestige

More generic

• indicant
• indication

More specific

• footprint

Noun

a premonition of something adverse

Synonyms

• shadow

More generic

• boding
• foreboding
• premonition
• presentiment

Noun

an unilluminated area

Synonyms

• dark
• darkness
• shadow

More generic

• scene

Noun

an inseparable companion

Synonyms

• shadow

More generic

• follower

Noun

a spy employed to follow someone and report their movements

Synonyms

• shadow
• shadower
• tail

More generic

• follower
• spy

Noun

a dominating and pervasive presence

Synonyms

• shadow

More generic

• presence

Noun

shade within clear boundaries

Synonyms

• shadow

More generic

• shade
• shadiness
• shadowiness

More specific

• penumbra
• umbra

Verb

follow, usually without the person's knowledge

Synonyms

• shadow

More generic

• follow

Verb

make appear small by comparison

Synonyms

• dwarf
• overshadow
• shadow

More generic

• command
• dominate
• overlook
• overtop

Verb

cast a shadow over

Synonyms

• shade
• shade off
• shadow

More generic

• darken

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