English Explanatory Dictionary

overawe

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To restrain, subdue, or control by awe; to cow.

Pronunciation

/əʊvəˈɹɔː/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-overawe.wav /oʊvɚˈɔ/ /oʊvɚˈɑ/ /oʊvɚˈɒ/ /əʉvəˈɹoː/ /ɐʉvəˈɹoː/

Word forms

overawe overawes overawing overawed over-awe

Etymology

From over- + awe.

Antonyms

underwhelm

Derived words

overawer
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