1. to cast a shadow over; to shade excessively or completely
Usage: transitive verb; literary or formal usage
2. to make less important or prominent by comparison; to overshadow
Usage: transitive verb; figurative usage

Examples

• The tall building overshades the small garden below.
• Her achievements were overshaded by her brother's more publicized success.
• Dark clouds overshade the valley during the storm.
• The scandal overshaded the company's positive quarterly results.
• Ancient trees overshade the forest floor, blocking most sunlight.