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overawe |
2 definitions found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Overawe \O`ver*awe"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Overawed}; p. pr & vb n. {Overawing}.] 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. From WordNet r 1.6 [wn]: overawe v : subdue, restrain, or overcome by affecting with a feeling of awe [syn: {cow}]
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