overawe Definition
to make someone feel very nervous or frightened and so unable to act.
Using overawe: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "overawe" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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The sheer size of the opposing army overawed them.
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The teacher's stern look was enough to overawe the students into silence.
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The boss's reputation for being strict and demanding overawed his employees.
overawe Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with overawe
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The soldiers were overawed by the enemy's superior weaponry.
to make someone do something by making them feel very nervous or frightened
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The criminal overawed the bank teller into giving him all the money.
to make someone feel very nervous or frightened simply by being present
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The celebrity's bodyguards overawed the fans with their imposing presence.
Summary: overawe in Brief
'Overawe' [oh-ver-aw] is a verb that means to make someone feel very nervous or frightened, causing them to be unable to act. It is often used in situations where someone is intimidated or scared into submission, such as 'The teacher's stern look was enough to overawe the students into silence.' 'Overawe' can also be used in phrases like 'overawe with/by something,' 'overawe into doing something,' and 'overawe someone with one's presence.'
