verb ·Moderate ·College level

Definitions

Verb

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

   "None doe you like, but an effeminate Prince, Whom like a Schoole-boy you may ouer-awe."

2. 2
   subdue, restrain, or overcome by affecting with a feeling of awe; frighten (as with threats) wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

awebrowbeatcowdauntfrightenintimidate

Antonyms

All antonyms

underwhelm

Example

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"None doe you like, but an effeminate Prince, Whom like a Schoole-boy you may ouer-awe."

Etymology

From over- + awe.

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