overawe
verb (used with object)
to restrain or subdue by inspiring awe; intimidate.
will overawe
-
future tenseof overawe.future tense
Used to express actions, events, or states that have not yet occurred but are expected to happen.
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
My presence among you, unarmed, and in your power, will be a pledge of my friendly intentions, and will overawe, should such be offered, any interruption on the part of officious persons.'
From Redgauntlet by Sir Walter Scott
One spice of danger, and he's himself again, and will overawe the poor cur by mere civility.
From Two Years Ago, Volume II. by Charles Kingsley
Meanwhile, it is essential that we should make such a display of strength in Afghanistan as will show that we are masters of the situation, and will overawe disaffection.'...
From Forty-one years in India From Subaltern To Commander-In-Chief by Frederick Sleigh Roberts
These qualities will overawe the passions of individuals and preserve a steady administration of the laws.
From Familiar Letters of John Adams and His Wife Abigail Adams During the Revolution with a Memoir of Mrs. Adams by Abigail Adams
