Overawe \O`ver*awe"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Overawed}; p. pr. &
vb. n. {Overawing}.]
To awe exceedingly; to intimidate or subjugate or restrain by
awe or great fear.
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The king was present in person to overlook the
magistrates, and overawe these subjects with the terror
of his sword. --Spenser.
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