overawe Meaning, Definition & Usage

verb subdue, restrain, or overcome by affecting with a feeling of awe; frighten (as with threats)
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imperfect & past participle Overawed ; present participle & verbal noun Overawing

To awe exceedingly; to 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.