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to overshadow
01
to cause a person or thing to come across as less significant
Examples
His older brother 's achievements in sports overshadowed his own academic success in the family.
The scandal surrounding the CEO 's personal life overshadowed the company's positive quarterly earnings report.
02
to cast a shadow over something, partially or fully blocking light
Examples
The tree 's branches overshadowed the garden.
Clouds overshadowed the mountaintop.
03
to cast gloom, dampen mood, or reduce brightness, hope, or joy
Examples
The tragic news overshadowed the celebrations.
A sense of doubt overshadowed the meeting.
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