overawes; overawed; overawing
: to make (someone) unable to think, speak, or behave normally because of a strong feeling of respect and fear
—usually used as (be) overawed
She has competed in the finals before, so she won't be overawed by the experience.
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“Overawe.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/overawe. Accessed 16 Apr. 2026.
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