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View synonyms for overawe
overawe
[ oh-ver-aw ]
verb (used with object)
, o·ver·awed, o·ver·aw·ing.
- to restrain or subdue by inspiring awe; intimidate:
He often uses that imperious scowl to overawe his subordinates.
overawe
/ ˌəʊvərˈɔː /
verb
- tr to subdue, restrain, or overcome by affecting with a feeling of awe
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Clubs were formed to discuss the great questions of the day, to mold public opinion, and to overawe the Assembly.
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Government apprehended an attempt to overawe parliament and stationed soldiers in the neighbourhood of Westminster Hall.
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Omsk is the center of that military organization of Western Siberia which is intended to overawe the Kirghiz population.
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To hasten the crisis a regiment supported by a naval force was sent to overawe the rebellious town.
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An eye he had––age-wise ways and a glance to overawe my youth––but what was he, after all, in such a case as this?
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