overshadow
verb
[ əʊvəˈʃadəʊ ]
• tower above and cast a shadow over.
• "an enormous oak tree stood overshadowing the cottage"
Similar:
shade,
darken,
conceal,
obscure,
block out,
obliterate,
eclipse,
screen,
shroud,
veil,
mantle,
cloak,
mask,
dominate,
command,
overlook,
• appear more prominent or important than.
• "his competitive nature often overshadows the other qualities"
Origin:
Old English ofersceadwian (see over-, shadow).
