overawe
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o·ver·awe
(ō′vər-ô′)tr.v. o·ver·awed, o·ver·aw·ing, o·ver·awes
To overcome or subdue by inspiring awe.
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overawe
(ˌəʊvərˈɔː)vb
(tr) to subdue, restrain, or overcome with a feeling of awe
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o•ver•awe
(ˌoʊ vərˈɔ)v.t. -awed, -aw•ing.
to restrain or subdue by inspiring awe; intimidate.
[1570–80]
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overawe
Past participle: overawed
Gerund: overawing
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| Verb | 1. | overawe - subdue, restrain, or overcome by affecting with a feeling of awe; frighten (as with threats) awe - inspire awe in; "The famous professor awed the undergraduates" buffalo - intimidate or overawe |
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Translations
overawe
[ˌəʊvərˈɔː] VT → intimidarI was overawed by his presence → me sentía intimidado en su presencia
I was overawed by the occasion → me sentía sobrecogido por la ocasión
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