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From: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

 O·ver·awe v. t. [imp. & p. p. Overawed p. pr. & vb. n. Overawing.] To awe exceedingly; to intimidate or subjugate or restrain by awe or great fear.
    The king was present in person to overlook the magistrates, and overawe these subjects with the terror of his sword.   --Spenser.