v. t. [ imp. & p. p. Overawed p. pr. & vb. n. Overawing. ] To awe exceedingly; to intimidate or subjugate or restrain by awe or great fear. [ 1913 Webster ]
The king was present in person to overlook the magistrates, and overawe these subjects with the terror of his sword. Spenser. [ 1913 Webster ]