Overshadow
Pronunciation: /ˈoʊvərˈʃædoʊ/
Overshadow (verb)
- To make someone or something seem less important or less good than another.
- 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