noun / verb
(noun) a cloth spread over a coffin; a dark, gloomy covering or atmosphere
(verb) to become boring or uninteresting; to cast a feeling of gloom over
Think of a **pall**bearer at a funeral. A **pall** is the cloth covering the coffin, creating a solemn and gloomy atmosphere for the occasion. The sadness can also cast a **pall** over everyone present.