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overawe

/ˌəʊvəˈɔː/

/ˌoʊvərˈɔ/

Translations

overaweverb

overawed

Past Simple

overawed

Past Participle

overawing

Gerund

/ˌəʊvəˈɔː/

/ˌoʊvərˈɔ/

intimiderPar la prestance, l’autorité ou la solennité.

The imposing presence of the general overawed the new recruits into silence.

La présence imposante du général intimida les nouvelles recrues jusqu’au silence.

Additional translations

méduserSoutenu; souligne l’effet de saisissement mêlé d’admiration ou de crainte.

Synonyms

overaweverb

To subdue, restrain, or intimidate (someone) by inspiring awe, fear, or reverence.

The imposing presence of the general overawed the new recruits into silence.