overawe (Meaning)
Wordnet
overawe (v)
subdue, restrain, or overcome by affecting with a feeling of awe; frighten (as with threats)
Webster
overawe (v. t.)
To awe exceedingly; to subjugate or restrain by awe or great fear.
Synonyms & Antonyms of overawe
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overawe Sentence Examples
- The ancient ruins of Machu Picchu completely overawe visitors with their grandeur.
- The towering skyscraper overawed me with its height and imposing presence.
- The majestic lion's roar overawed the gazers, causing them to freeze in awe.
- The brilliant orator's eloquence overawed the audience, leaving them speechless.
- The vastness of the ocean overawed sailors, reminding them of their insignificance.
- The celestial show of a meteor shower overawed stargazers with its cosmic beauty.
- The intricate beauty of the stained-glass window overawed me, inspiring a sense of wonder.
- The sheer magnitude of the scientific discovery overawed researchers, leading to a paradigm shift.
- The kindness of a stranger overawed me, reminding me of the depths of human compassion.
- Witnessing the birth of a newborn overawed me with the miracle of life and the power of creation.
FAQs About the word overawe
subdue, restrain, or overcome by affecting with a feeling of awe; frighten (as with threats)To awe exceedingly; to subjugate or restrain by awe or great fear.
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The ancient ruins of Machu Picchu completely overawe visitors with their grandeur.
The towering skyscraper overawed me with its height and imposing presence.
The majestic lion's roar overawed the gazers, causing them to freeze in awe.
The brilliant orator's eloquence overawed the audience, leaving them speechless.
