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awe

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Synonyms & Antonyms of awe

(Entry 1 of 2)

the rapt attention and deep emotion caused by the sight of something extraordinary

was in awe of the sinewy Olympic runners

Synonyms for awe

admiration,
amazement,
astonishment,
wonder,
wonderment

Words Related to awe

dread

fear

respect,
reverence,
veneration

curiosity,
interest

shock,
surprise

disbelief,
incomprehension,
incredulity

beguilement,
bewitchment,
captivation,
enchantment,
fascination

animation,
enlightenment,
excitement,
invigoration,
stimulation

absorption,
engagement,
engrossment,
enthrallment,
immersion,
involvement

Near Antonyms for awe

apathy,
disinterest,
incuriosity,
indifference,
unconcern

boredom,
doldrums,
ennui,
listlessness,
restlessness,
tedium,
tiredness,
weariness,
weltschmerz

cheerlessness,
dispiritedness,
joylessness,
melancholy

awe

verb

Synonyms & Antonyms of awe (Entry 2 of 2)

as in amaze, astound

Synonyms & Near Synonyms for awe

amaze,
astound

appall
(also appal),
bowl over,
dismay,
floor,
jolt,
shake,
shake up

chill,
daunt,
demoralize,
dispirit,
emasculate,
psych (out),
undo,
unman,
unnerve,
unstring

affright,
alarm
(also alarum),
fright,
frighten,
horrify,
panic,
scare,
scarify,
shock,
spook,
startle,
terrify,
terrorize

discomfort,
discompose,
disconcert,
disquiet,
distract,
distress,
disturb,
perturb,
unsettle,
upset,
worry

Antonyms & Near Antonyms for awe

reassure

assure,
cheer,
comfort,
console,
solace,
soothe

embolden,
encourage,
hearten,
inspire,
steel

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“Awe.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/awe. Accessed 26 May. 2022.

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