OVERAWE


Meaning of OVERAWE in English

/oh'veuhr aw"/ , v.t., overawed, overawing .

to restrain or subdue by inspiring awe; intimidate: He often uses that imperious scowl to overawe his subordinates.

[ 1570-80; OVER- + AWE ]

Random House Webster's Unabridged English dictionary.      Полный английский словарь Вебстер - Random House .