overshadow

UK
/ˌəʊvəˈʃædəʊ/
US
/ˌoʊvərˈʃædoʊ/

Translations

overshadowverb
overshadowed
Past Simple
overshadowed
Past Participle
overshadowing
Gerund
UK
/ˌəʊvəˈʃædəʊ/
US
/ˌoʊvərˈʃædoʊ/
éclipserSens figuré, courant.
Her outstanding performance overshadowed the achievements of her teammates.
Sa performance exceptionnelle a éclipsé les réussites de ses coéquipiers.
faire de l'ombre àSens littéral.
The tall building overshadowed the small park, leaving it in shade for most of the day.
Le grand immeuble faisait de l'ombre au petit parc, qui restait à l'ombre la majeure partie de la journée.
Additional translations
ombragerSens littéral, plus rare.

Definitions

overshadowverb
To cast a shadow over something, making it less visible or noticeable.
The tall building overshadowed the small park, leaving it in shade for most of the day.
To appear more prominent or important than something else, thereby diminishing its significance.
Her outstanding performance overshadowed the achievements of her teammates.