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overawe

/ˌəʊvəˈɔː/

/ˌoʊvərˈɔ/

Translations

overaweverb

overawed

Past Simple

overawed

Past Participle

overawing

Gerund

/ˌəʊvəˈɔː/

/ˌoʊvərˈɔ/

внушать благоговейный страх

The grandeur of the cathedral seemed to overawe the visitors.

Величие собора, казалось, внушало благоговейный страх посетителям.

The teacher's stern demeanor tended to overawe the students.

Суровый вид учителя, как правило, подавлял учеников.

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.