overawe vs awe
awe vs overaweoverawe is not a noun while awe is a noun.
overawe and awe both are verbs.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| overawe | No | No | Yes | No |
| awe | Yes | No | Yes | No |
As verbs,
awe is a hypernym of
overawe; that is, awe is a
word with a broader meaning than overawe:
- overawe: subdue, restrain, or overcome by affecting with a feeling of awe; frighten (as with threats)
- awe: inspire awe in
| overawe (noun) | awe (noun) |
|---|---|
| a feeling of profound respect for someone or something | |
| an overwhelming feeling of wonder or admiration |
| overawe (verb) | awe (verb) |
|---|---|
| subdue, restrain, or overcome by affecting with a feeling of awe; frighten (as with threats) | inspire awe in |
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