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UPSTAGING

(adj., noun, adverb, adj.sat, verb)

Definitions

There are 7 meanings of the word Upstaging.

Upstaging - as an adjective

Of the back half of a stage

Example: "She crossed to the upstage chair forcing the lead to turn his back to the audience"

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
downstage14

Upstaging - as a noun

The rear part of the stage

Upstaging - as an adverb

At or toward the rear of the stage

Example: "The dancers were directed to move upstage"

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
downstage14

Upstaging - as an adjective satellite

Remote in manner

Example: "Stood apart with aloof dignity"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
aloof8distant8

Upstaging - as a verb

Treat snobbishly, put in one's place

Move upstage, forcing the other actors to turn away from the audience

Steal the show, draw attention to oneself away from someone else

Example: "When the dog entered the stage, he upstaged the actress"

Example Sentences

"The actor's upstaging of the lead character stole the show."
"Her upstaging of her colleague during the presentation caused tension in the team."
"The comedian's upstaging of the host made the audience laugh even harder."
"The upstaging of the bride by her bridesmaid created some drama at the wedding."
"His consistent upstaging of other players made him a valuable asset to the team."
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Word Game Points

Is UPSTAGING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, upstaging is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

UPSTAGING has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.

Is UPSTAGING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, upstaging is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
UPSTAGING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 18.

Is UPSTAGING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, upstaging is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
UPSTAGING has a WORDFEUD points total of 17.

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