ad·um·brate transitive verb \ˈa-dəm-ˌbrāt, a-ˈdəm-\
ad·um·brat·ed ad·um·brat·ing
Definition of ADUMBRATE
1
: to foreshadow vaguely : intimate
2
: to suggest, disclose, or outline partially <adumbrate a plan>
3
: overshadow, obscure
— ad·um·bra·tion noun
— ad·um·bra·tive adjective
— ad·um·bra·tive·ly adverb