- 1. v. t. To awe exceedingly; to subjugate or restrain by awe or great fear. Source: opted
- 2. v. subdue, restrain, or overcome by affecting with a feeling of awe; frighten (as with threats) Source: wordnet
- 3. 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. Source: webster
- 4. 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. Source: adambom
- 5. v:100 v. subdue, restrain, or overcome by affecting with a feeling of awe; frighten (as with threats) Source: ecdict
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