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overawed

UK
/ˌəʊvəˈɔːd/
US
/ˌoʊvərˈɔd/

Translations

overawedpast participle
UK
/ˌəʊ.vərˈɔːd/
US
/ˌoʊ.vɚˈɑd/
Past-participle adjective derived from the verb “overawe”; denotes a state of being impressed or intimidated by awe.
impressionnéExprime un mélange d’admiration et de crainte ; registre courant.
The students were overawed by the presence of the famous scientist at their school.
Les élèves étaient impressionnés par la présence du célèbre scientifique dans leur école.
intimidéSens de domination ou d’autorité écrasante ; emploi fréquent.
The protesters looked overawed by the heavy police presence.
Les manifestants semblaient intimidés par la forte présence policière.
Synonyms
awestruck
bowled over
dumbstruck
reverential
impressed
cowed
daunted
overwhelmed
intimidated
awed
overaweverb

overawed

Past Simple

overawed
Past Simple
overawed
Past Participle
overawing
Gerund
UK
/ˌəʊvəˈɔː/
US
/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
intimidate
dismay
stun
impress
astonish
daunt
overawepast participle

overawed

Participial adjective meaning 'filled with awe or fear; intimidated'
intimidéSe dit d’une personne saisie de crainte ou de respect.
The overawed spectators watched the stunt in complete silence.
Les spectateurs intimidés regardaient le numéro en silence complet.
Synonyms
stunned
flabbergasted
astonied
dazed
astonished
cowed
daunted
intimidated
overwhelmed
impressed
awestruck
awed

Definitions

overawedpast participle
Feeling a sense of awe or admiration mixed with fear or respect.
The students were overawed by the presence of the famous scientist at their school.
Intimidated or subdued through overwhelming authority, power, or display.
The protesters looked overawed by the heavy police presence.
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.
overawepast participle
Filled with awe, fear, or deep respect; intimidated.
The overawed spectators watched the stunt in complete silence.
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