overshadow
(verb)
verb
1. be greater in significance than
- the tragedy overshadowed the couple's happiness
Similar word(s): dominate, eclipse
Definition categories: stative, brood, hover, loom
2. make appear small by comparison
Similar word(s): dwarf, shadow
Definition categories: stative, command, dominate, overlook, overtop
3. cast a shadow upon
- The tall tree overshadowed the house
Definition categories: perception, becloud, befog, cloud, fog, mist, obnubilate, obscure