Definitions

1. verb

to impress or intimidate someone so much that they feel unable to act or respond; to dominate or overwhelm

“The politician’s powerful speech was intended to overawe the audience.”

2. noun

an act of impressing or intimidating someone so much that they feel unable to act or respond; a state of being dominated or overwhelmed

“The politician’s overawe had a lasting impact on the crowd’s perception of him.”