Overshadow

Pronunciation: /ˈoʊvərˈʃædoʊ/

Overshadow (verb)

  1. To make someone or something seem less important or less good than another.
  2. To block light from reaching something, making it darker or less visible.

Examples

  • The new project may overshadow the previous achievements.
  • The tall building can overshadow the small house.

Common collocations: overshadow someone's efforts, overshadow past successes, overshadow the landscape, overshadow the sun