Overawe Definition & Meaning
overawe
- verb
- subdue, restrain, or overcome by affecting with a feeling of awe; frighten (as with threats)
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- What does overawe mean?
- subdue, restrain, or overcome by affecting with a feeling of awe; frighten (as with threats)
- What part of speech is overawe?
- Overawe is a verb.