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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

overawe

/ˌoʊvəˈɔː/ verb · British & US
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What does overawe mean?

verb

To fill someone with a feeling of great respect and fear, because of someone's power or achievement. To impress someone very much.

Example

"The grandeur of the palace was designed to overawe the visitors."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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