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Overshadow

usgb/ˌəʊvərˈʃædəʊ/Volume
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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.

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Her joy at joining the team was overshadowed by the others' indifference.
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