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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 Kingsley, Charles

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 Scott, Walter, Sir

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 Roberts, Frederick Sleigh

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 Adams, Abigail