overawe

Meanings

• verb

  Intimidate or inspire great fear or awe in.

  - "The lion overawes its prey."
  - "The powerful king overawed his enemies."

• verb

  Be overcome with fear or awe.

  - "The crowd overawed the newcomer."
  - "She was overawed by the beauty of the landscape."

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Pronunciation

1. /əʊvəˈɹɔː/
   
   
   
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Antonyms

underwhelm

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with overawe
dazzle , frazzle , maze , praise

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Variants

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overawe , overawed , overawes , overawing

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'to overpower' or 'to surpass'. Derived from the Old English word 'overwean', which meant 'to surpass' or 'to go beyond'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'overawe' is related to the word 'awe' and comes from the Old English word 'overwean', which meant 'to surpass'.

2. The word 'overawe' has been used in literature to describe the effect that a work of art or music has on an audience.

3. In some contexts, 'overawe' can be used interchangeably with the word 'intimidate'.

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Related Concepts

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1. intimidate: To make (someone) afraid by threatening them with harm or using one's power or authority.

2. awe: A feeling of deep reverence and respect, often inspired by something beautiful, powerful, or sacred.

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Culture

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In literature, 'overawe' is often used to describe a character's reaction to a powerful or awe-inspiring experience or person. It can also be used to describe the effect that a work of art or music has on an audience.

How to Memorize "overawe"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a lion roaring and standing over its prey, showing its power and intimidating them. Visualize the reaction of the prey, being overawed by the lion's presence.

2. associate
   

   - Associate 'overawe' with the feeling of being intimidated or awed by something or someone. Think of a time when you felt overawed by something.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the phrase 'Overawe means to go beyond, intimidating or being intimidated.'

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