overshadow

/ˌoʊvərˈʃædoʊ/
verb
  1. To cast a shadow over something, making it darker.
    • Dark clouds overshadowed the picnic, so we packed up early.
    • The tall building overshadows the small houses on the street.
    • The mountain overshadows the village, giving it shade in the morning.
  2. To make something seem less important, enjoyable, or successful by comparison.
    • The excitement of the wedding was overshadowed by the rain.
    • Her achievements overshadow those of her predecessors.
    • The scandal overshadowed the politician's entire career.
  3. To make an event or situation feel sad, worried, or less happy.
    • A sense of doubt overshadowed their plans for the future.
    • The news of the accident overshadowed the holiday celebration.
    • The team's victory was overshadowed by the injury of their star player.
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