Overtop

/ˌˈoʊvərˌtɑp/

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Other forms: overtopped; overtopping; overtops

Definitions of overtop

verb
look down on

synonyms: command, dominate, overlook

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types:
dwarf, overshadow, shadow
make appear small by comparison

type of:
lie
be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position

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