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overawe
verb over·awe \ˌō-vər-ˈȯ\
: to make (someone) unable to think, speak, or behave normally because of a strong feeling of respect and fear
Full Definition of OVERAWE
transitive verb
: to restrain or subdue by awe
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First Known Use of OVERAWE
1579
Rhymes with OVERAWE
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