1. became pale or lighter in color
Usage: past tense of pale
2. became less important or impressive by comparison
Usage: past tense of pale

Examples

• Her face paled when she heard the bad news.
• The stars paled as dawn approached.
• His achievements paled in comparison to his sister’s success.
• The old photograph had paled over the years.
• She paled at the sight of blood.
• The excitement of the party paled next to winning the lottery.
• The patient paled during the medical procedure.