1. (

• overshadow ,
• dominate ,
• eclipse

) be greater in significance than; "the tragedy overshadowed the couple's happiness" ;

2. (

• shadow ,
• overshadow ,
• dwarf

) make appear small by comparison; "This year's debt dwarfs that of last year" ;

3. (

• overshadow

) cast a shadow upon; "The tall tree overshadowed the house" ;