O`ver*awe" (?), v. t. [imp. &
p. p. Overawed (?); p. pr. & vb.
n. Overawing.] To awe exceedingly; to 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.