Overshadow

usgb/ˌəʊvərˈʃædəʊ/
verb

To make someone or something seem less important or less happy.

The fact that she didn't win the award should not overshadow her extraordinary achievements.
Visual representation of "overshadow" - To make someone or something seem less important or less happy

Often appears as...

  • overshadow the event
  • overshadow the achievement
Definition 1 of 3
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Overcoming Success

Used when someone's lesser achievements are made to feel unimportant by a greater success.

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He scored well, but his brother's perfect score overshadowed his result.
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Negative Impact

Emphasizes the unfair effect of reducing the joy or importance of an event or accomplishment.

Illustration for Negative Impact
Her joy at joining the team was overshadowed by the others' indifference.
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