overshadow
//ˌoʊ.vɚˈʃæd.oʊ//
Verb
overshadowInfinitive
overshadowPresent tense
overshadowedPast tense
overshadowedPast participle
overshadowingPresent participle
overshadowsThird-person singular
1
To make someone or something seem less important, impressive, or successful by comparison.
Her achievements were overshadowed by her older brother's success.
2
To cast a shadow over something; to darken or obscure by blocking light.
The tall building overshadows the small garden below.
3
To dominate or loom over something in a way that diminishes its significance.
The tall building overshadows the small park nearby.