upstage

adverb

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

adjective

Of or relating to the rear part of a stage.

adjective

Haughty; aloof.

noun

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

transitive verb

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

transitive verb

To divert attention or praise from; force out of the spotlight.

transitive verb

To treat haughtily.

noun

The part of a stage that is farthest from the audience or camera.

adverb

toward or at the rear of a theatrical stage.

adverb

away from a motion-picture or television camera.