Ō'ver-awe', v. t.

(ō'ver-aw'), v. t. [imp. & p. p. OVER-AWED; p. pr. & vb. n. OVERAWING.] To restrain by awe, fear, or superior influence.

The king was present in person to overlook the magistrates, and overawe the subjects with the terror of his sword. Spenser.