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overawe

/ˌəʊvəˈɔː/

/ˌoʊvərˈɔ/

overaweverb

overawed

Past Simple

overawed

Past Participle

overawing

Gerund

/ˌəʊvəˈɔː/

/ˌoʊvərˈɔ/

Translations

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.

Definitions

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

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

Synonyms

overawepast participle

Definitions

Filled with awe, fear, or deep respect; intimidated.

The overawed spectators watched the stunt in complete silence.

overawegerund / present participle

Definitions

Causing overwhelming awe or intimidation.

The overawing display of fireworks lit up the night sky.