Underawing

adj, verb

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Definitions

Verb
  1. 1
    present participle and gerund of underawe form-of, gerund, participle, present
Adjective
  1. 1
    Failing to inspire the expected level of awe.

    "The fragmentation and chaos (in a negative characterization) of medieval Europe, divided as it was into too many kingdoms under the overarching (if underawing) Holy Roman Empire, with the pope meddling as well, are most often cited as an explanation of the need for sovereign states."

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"The fragmentation and chaos (in a negative characterization) of medieval Europe, divided as it was into too many kingdoms under the overarching (if underawing) Holy Roman Empire, with the pope meddling as well, are most often cited as an explanation of the need for sovereign states."

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