Definition of Overawe

1. Verb. Subdue, restrain, or overcome by affecting with a feeling of awe; frighten (as with threats). "The performance is likely to overawe Sue"

Exact synonyms: Cow
Generic synonyms: Awe
Specialized synonyms: Buffalo
Derivative terms: Coward

Definition of Overawe

1. v. t. To awe exceedingly; to subjugate or restrain by awe or great fear.

Definition of Overawe

1. to subdue by inspiring awe [v -AWED, -AWING, -AWES]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Overawe

overarticulate
overarticulated
overarticulates
overassert
overasserted
overasserting
overassertion
overassertions
overassertive
overasserts
overassessment
overassessments
overate
overattention
overattentions
overawe (current term)
overawed
overawes
overawing
overbake
overbaked
overbakes
overbaking
overbalance
overbalance
overbalanced
overbalances
overbalancing
overbank flooding
overbear

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