Overshadow

v. t.	1.	To throw a shadow, or shade, over; to darken; to obscure. [imp. & p. p. Overshadowed; p. pr. & vb. n. Overshadowing. ] There was a cloud that overshadowed them. - Mark ix. 7.
	2.	To cover with a superior influence; to be viewed as more important than.
	3.	To cause to be sad or disappointing; to cast a sad shadow on; as, an accidental death overshadowed the joy of the festival.

Verb	1.	overshadow - exceed in importance; outweigh; "This problem overshadows our lives right now" Synonyms: eclipse
	2.	overshadow - make appear small by comparison; "This year's debt dwarves that of last year" Synonyms: dwarf, shadow
	3.	overshadow - cast a shadow upon; "The tall tree overshadowed the house"; "The tragedy overshadowed the couple's happiness"

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