overawe

English - Turkish

Definition of overawe in English Turkish dictionary

korkutmak

sindirmek

korkutup hareketten alıkoymak

{f} korku ile boyun eğdirmek

korkut

{f} korkutup hareketsiz bırakmak

English - English

Definition of overawe in English English dictionary

To overcome by inspiring awe; to cow

{v} to keep in awe, keep under, stop

If you are overawed by something or someone, you are very impressed by them and a little afraid of them. Don't be overawed by people in authority, however important they are + overawed over·awed Benjamin said that he had been rather overawed to meet one of the Billington family. to make someone feel respect or fear, so that they are nervous or unable to say or do anything

To awe exceedingly; to subjugate or restrain by awe or great fear

subdue, restrain, or overcome by affecting with a feeling of awe; frighten (as with threats)

{f} terrify; frighten into submission

Related Terms

overawed

overcome by a feeling of awe

overawed

past of overawe

overawes

third-person singular of overawe

overawing

present participle of overawe

overawing

{s} intimidating, frightening

Hyphenation

o·ver·awe

Tenses

overawes, overawing, overawed