overawe

动词 overawe:

1. subdue, restrain, or overcome by affecting with a feeling of awe; frighten (as with threats)
   同义词：cow

o.ver.awe

v.tr.（及物动词）
o.ver.awed,o.ver.aw.ing,o.ver.awes
To control or subdue by inspiring awe.
吓服，吓倒：通过激起敬畏而控制或吓服