overawe

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Verb overawe has 1 sense

overawe, cow - subdue, restrain, or overcome by affecting with a feeling of awe; frighten (as with threats)
--₁ is one way to awe
Sample sentences:
Sam cannot overawe Sue
The performance is likely to overawe Sue

Definitions from the Web

overawe

Part of Speech: Verb

Definition: To fill with awe or intense fear; to impress or dominate by intimidating or inspiring fear

Example sentences:

He tried to overawe his opponents with his intimidating glare.
The grandeur of the mountains overawed her.
The powerful speech overawed the audience and left them speechless.

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: None

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No example sentences available for this sense.

Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition: None

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