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Definition eclipse in American English

eclipse verb

[transitive] verb
/ɪˈklɪps/
1

to make someone or something seem less successful or important, by becoming more successful or important than they are

Example

This tragic accident has eclipsed the two railroad disasters last year.

Example

His performance was eclipsed by Francisco's winning home run.

Synonyms and related words
play down minimize downplay
2

to make the sun or moon become partly or completely dark because of the position of the sun, moon, and earth in relation to each other

Synonyms and related words
rise go down eclipse
Definition eclipse in American English