overshade

/ˌoʊvərˈʃeɪd/
verb
  1. To cast a shadow over something, making it darker or less bright.
    • The tall oak tree overshades the entire backyard in the afternoon.
    • A large umbrella overshades the patio table to keep diners cool.
    • The mountain peak overshades the valley below for most of the morning.
  2. To make something seem less important, noticeable, or successful by comparison.
    • Her incredible talent overshades the efforts of the rest of the team.
    • His loud personality often overshades his quieter colleagues in meetings.
    • The main plot twist overshades the smaller subplots in the novel.
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