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has overawed

  • present perfect of overawe (3rd person singular).

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Thirdly, Djokovic knows his aura - as well as his game - has overawed Musetti in the past, ensuring he remains the favourite to reach the last four.

From BBC Jan. 27, 2026

Factoring in Djokovic's technique, tactics, mentality on the court and resilience off it, he has created a formidable figure which has overawed his younger opponents.

From BBC Jul. 16, 2023

The duke, by not attacking the rebels, has prudently sought to avoid a devastating civil war; whilst, by collecting a numerous army, he has overawed and restrained them.

From The Childhood of King Erik Menved An Historical Romance by Ingemann, Bernhard Severin

He has overawed Cairo, and can safely leave a small garrison there if he marches away.

From At Aboukir and Acre A Story of Napoleon's Invasion of Egypt by Henty, G. A. (George Alfred)