Would Cast a Pall?

: to give (something) an unhappy mood Their argument cast a pall on the party.

What is meaning of the word pall?

1 : a heavy cloth covering for a coffin, hearse, or tomb. 2 : something that makes things gloomy or depressing The news put a pall on the celebration.

What is a pall of smoke?

countable noun [usu N of n] If a pall of smoke hangs over a place, there is a thick cloud of smoke above it. A pall of oily black smoke drifted over the cliff-top. Synonyms: cloud, shadow, veil, mantle More Synonyms of pall. 3.