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o·ver·awe (

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tr.v. o·ver·awed, o·ver·aw·ing, o·ver·awes

To control or subdue by inspiring awe.

overawe [ˌəʊvərˈɔː]

(tr) to subdue, restrain, or overcome by affecting with a feeling of awe

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Verb

overawe - subdue, restrain, or overcome by affecting with a feeling of awe; frighten (as with threats)

cow

awe - inspire awe in; "The famous professor awed the undergraduates"

buffalo - intimidate or overawe

Translations

overawe [ˌəʊvərˈɔː] VT → intimidar
I was overawed by his presence → me sentía intimidado en su presencia
I was overawed by the occasion → me sentía sobrecogido por la ocasión

overawe [ˌəʊvərˈɔː] vt → intimider
to be overawed by sth → être intimidé par qch

overawe [ˌəʊvərˈɔː] vt → intimidire

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