overshadowing

(verb) be greater in significance than. Synonyms: overshadow, dominate, eclipse. Example: "The tragedy overshadowed the couple's happiness."

(verb) make appear small by comparison. Synonyms: shadow, overshadow, dwarf. Example: "This year's debt dwarfs that of last year."

(verb) cast a shadow upon. Synonyms: overshadow. Example: "The tall tree overshadowed the house."