overawe
to restrain or subdue by inspiring awe; intimidate: He often uses that imperious scowl to overawe his subordinates.
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How to use overawe in a sentence
Clubs were formed to discuss the great questions of the day, to mold public opinion, and to overawe the Assembly.
Madame Roland, Makers of History | John S. C. AbbottGovernment apprehended an attempt to overawe parliament and stationed soldiers in the neighbourhood of Westminster Hall.
The Political History of England - Vol. X. | William HuntOmsk is the center of that military organization of Western Siberia which is intended to overawe the Kirghiz population.
Michael Strogoff | Jules VerneTo hasten the crisis a regiment supported by a naval force was sent to overawe the rebellious town.
A short history of Rhode Island | George Washington GreeneAn 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?
The Cruise of the Shining Light | Norman Duncan
British Dictionary definitions for overawe
/ (ˌəʊvərˈɔː) /
(tr) to subdue, restrain, or overcome by affecting with a feeling of awe
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