English dictionary

overawe

/,/oU/v/@/r'/O/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

verb

subdue, restrain, or overcome by affecting with a feeling of awe; frighten (as with threats)

verb.emotion

Synonyms cow

Source: WordNet 3.0
To awe exceedingly; to subjugate or restrain by awe or great fear.

verb

Source: webster1913