overshadow
/ˌoʊvərˈʃædoʊ/
verb
- 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.
- 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.
- 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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