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 Definitions of overawe  [ˌoʊ vərˈɔ]  

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Definition of 'overawe' Random House Webster's College Dictionary 

1. (v.t.) overawe
to restrain or subdue by inspiring awe; intimidate.

Etymology:  (1570–80)

Definition of 'overawe' Princeton's WordNet 

1. (verb) overawe, cow
subdue, restrain, or overcome by affecting with a feeling of awe; frighten (as with threats)

'overawe' - Nearby Entries  

overarch  overarm  overawe  overawed  overbalance  overbear  overbearing  



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