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awe vs overawe

overawe vs awe

awe is a noun but overawe is not a noun.

awe and overawe both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
awe Yes No Yes No
overawe No No Yes No
As verbs, overawe is a hyponym of awe; that is, overawe is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than awe:
  • awe: inspire awe in
  • overawe: subdue, restrain, or overcome by affecting with a feeling of awe; frighten (as with threats)
Other hyponyms of awe include cow.
awe (noun) overawe (noun)
a feeling of profound respect for someone or something
an overwhelming feeling of wonder or admiration
awe (verb) overawe (verb)
inspire awe in subdue, restrain, or overcome by affecting with a feeling of awe; frighten (as with threats)
Difference between awe and overawe

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