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- [oh-ver-aw]
- /ˌoʊ vərˈɔ/
- /ˌəʊ.vəˈrɔː/
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- [oh-ver-aw]
- /ˌoʊ vərˈɔ/
Definitions of overawe word
- verb with object overawe to restrain or subdue by inspiring awe; intimidate: He often uses that imperious scowl to overawe his subordinates. 1
- noun overawe Impress (someone) so much that they become silent or inhibited. 1
- verb overawe If you are overawed by something or someone, you are very impressed by them and a little afraid of them. 0
- verb overawe to subdue, restrain, or overcome with a feeling of awe 0
- verb transitive overawe to overcome or subdue by inspiring awe 0
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Origin of overawe
First appearance:
before 1570 One of the 33% oldest English words
First recorded in 1570-80; over- + awe
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Parts of speech for Overawe
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
overawe popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 78% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 74% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
overawe usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for overawe
verb overawe
- intimidate — to make timid; fill with fear.
- scare — to fill, especially suddenly, with fear or terror; frighten; alarm.
- impress — to press or force into public service, as sailors.
- subdue — to conquer and bring into subjection: Rome subdued Gaul.
- amaze — If something amazes you, it surprises you very much.
Antonyms for overawe
verb overawe
- assist — If you assist someone, you help them to do a job or task by doing part of the work for them.
- bore — If someone or something bores you, you find them dull and uninteresting.
- calm — A calm person does not show or feel any worry, anger, or excitement.
- comfort — If you are doing something in comfort, you are physically relaxed and contented, and are not feeling any pain or other unpleasant sensations.
- delight — Delight is a feeling of very great pleasure.
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