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up·stage

(ŭp′stāj′)

adv.

Toward, at, or on the rear part of a stage.

adj.

1. Of or relating to the rear part of a stage.

2. Informal Haughty; aloof.

n. (ŭp′stāj′)

The rear part of a stage, away from the audience.

tr.v. (ŭp-stāj′) up·staged, up·stag·ing, up·stag·es

1. To distract attention from (another performer) by moving upstage, thus forcing the other performer to face away from the audience.

2. To divert attention or praise from; force out of the spotlight: a vice president who repeatedly tried to upstage the president.

3. To treat haughtily.

up·stag′er n.

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upstager

(ʌpˈsteɪdʒə)

someone who upstages

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upstager - a selfish actor who upstages the other actors

actor, histrion, thespian, role player, player - a theatrical performer

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