01 v. t. To awe exceedingly; to intimidate or subjugate or restrain by awe or great fear.
imp. & p. p.
Overawed; p. pr. & vb. n.
Overawing
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To awe exceedingly; to intimidate or subjugate or restrain by awe or great fear.“The king was present in person to overlook the magistrates, and overawe these subjects with the terror of his sword.” — Spenser.