overshadow (v.)

  1. be greater in significance than; the tragedy overshadowed the couples happiness

    [ Syn: dominate , eclipse ]

  2. make appear small by comparison; This years debt dwarfs that of last year

    [ Syn: shadow , dwarf ]

  3. cast a shadow upon; The tall tree overshadowed the house'

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