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Overshadow (Verb)

Cast a shadow upon; "The tall tree overshadowed the house".

Verbs of seeing, hearing, feeling.

The new skyscraper will overshadow the historic church and alter the city's landscape.
The giant mountain overshadowed the small village below, making it prone to landslides.
Her success overshadowed her sibling's achievements and caused tension in the family.
The beautiful monument overshadowed the ordinary park and made it a tourist destination.
The large hotel overshadowed the quaint little cottage, making it almost invisible.

Be greater in significance than; "the tragedy overshadowed the couple's happiness".

Verbs of being, having, spatial relations.

The news of the company's bankruptcy overshadowed the employee's personal achievements that year.
Her illness overshadowed the rest of the family's summer vacation plans.
The player's scandalous behavior overshadowed his impressive performance on the field.
The politician's past mistakes overshadowed his efforts to campaign for re-election.
The sudden loss of their loved one overshadowed the family's celebration of the holiday season.

Make appear small by comparison; "This year's debt dwarfs that of last year".

Verbs of being, having, spatial relations.

The giant skyscraper overshadows the surrounding buildings with its immense height and grandeur.
Her exceptional skills in tennis have overshadowed her sister who was once the star player in the family.
The enormous losses from the pandemic overshadow any gains made in the previous quarter.
The movie's impressive special effects overshadow the plot and detract from the overall storyline.
The presence of renowned artists overshadowed the up-and-coming musicians at the music festival.