Definitions for overaweˌoʊ vərˈɔ
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Random House Webster's College Dictionary
o•ver•aweˌoʊ vərˈɔ(v.t.)-awed, -aw•ing.
to restrain or subdue by inspiring awe; intimidate.
Origin of overawe:
1570–80
Princeton's WordNet
overawe, cow(verb)
subdue, restrain, or overcome by affecting with a feeling of awe; frighten (as with threats)
Wiktionary
overawe(Verb)
To restrain, subdue, or control by awe; to cow.
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