verb (used with object), o·ver·awed, o·ver·aw·ing. to restrain or subdue by inspiring awe; intimidate: He often uses that imperious scowl to overawe his subordinates.

What does the word overawe mean?

transitive verb. : to restrain or subdue by awe.

How do you use overawe in a sentence?

Overawe sentence example

The army had been increased to 20,000 men and encamped at Hounslow Heath to overawe the capital. One of the earliest acts of the Conqueror was to undertake the erection of a citadel which should overawe the citizens and give him the command of the city.