Overawe
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To awe exceedingly; to subjugate or restrain by awe or greatfear.The king was present in person to overlook the magistrates, andoverawe these subjects with the terror of his sword. Spenser.
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to cause someone to feel a mixture of respect and fear:
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Impress (someone) so much that they become silent or inhibited.
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