1. to make something seem less important or impressive by comparison
Usage: past tense and past participle of overshadow
2. to cast a shadow over something; to block light from reaching something
Usage: literal sense; past tense and past participle of overshadow

Examples

• Her brilliant performance overshadowed all the other actors in the play.
• The scandal overshadowed his many achievements as a politician.
• The tall building overshadowed the small park below.
• His older brother’s success had always overshadowed his own accomplishments.
• The mountains overshadowed the valley, keeping it cool in the morning.
• The negative news overshadowed the company’s positive earnings report.
• The ancient oak tree overshadowed the entire garden.