overshadow
1. [ verb ] exceed in importance; outweigh
Synonyms: eclipse
Examples:

"This problem overshadows our lives right now"

Related terms: excel
2. [ verb ] cast a shadow
Synonyms: dwarf shadow
Related terms: dominate dwarf
3. [ verb ] cast a shadow upon
Examples:

"The tall tree overshadowed the house" "The tragedy overshadowed the couple's happiness"

Related terms: obscure eclipse
Similar spelling:   overspread
  oversea
  overgrow
  overside
  overshot
  overshoe
  oversew
  overseas
  overgrown
  Overcash
  overspreading
  overspend
  oversized
  oversight
  overshoot
  overshielding
  oversexed
  oversewn
  overstrain
  overcrowd