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OVERSHADOW

Definition:

[verb] exceed in importance; outweigh; "This problem overshadows our lives right now"
Synonyms: eclipse
[verb] make appear small by comparison; "This year's debt dwarves that of last year"
Synonyms: shadow, dwarf
[verb] cast a shadow upon; "The tall tree overshadowed the house"; "The tragedy overshadowed the couple's happiness"