Thesaurus: overawe
To awe exceedingly; to subjugate or restrain by awe or great fear.
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Definitions
- v. t. To awe exceedingly; to subjugate or restrain by awe or great fear.
- v. subdue, restrain, or overcome by affecting with a feeling of awe; frighten (as with threats)
- To awe exceedingly; to subjugate or restrain by awe or great fear. The king was present in person to overlook the magistrates, and overawe these subjects with the terror of his sword. Spenser.
- To awe exceedingly; to subjugate or restrain by awe or greatfear.The king was present in person to overlook the magistrates, andoverawe these subjects with the terror of his sword. Spenser.
- v:100 v. subdue, restrain, or overcome by affecting with a feeling of awe; frighten (as with threats)