What is the meaning of overshadow?

Be greater in significance than.
- usage: "the tragedy overshadowed the couple's happiness"
- synonyms: dominate, eclipse
Make appear small by comparison.
- usage: "This year's debt dwarfs that of last year"
- synonyms: shadow, dwarf
Cast a shadow upon.
- usage: "The tall tree overshadowed the house"

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