English-German translation for "overawe"

"overawe" German translation

overawe
transitive verb | transitives Verb v/t

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tief beeindrucken, mit großer Ehrfurcht erfüllen einschüchtern, mit Furcht erfüllen
examples
Nach einer gewissen Zeit lässt sich niemand mehr davon beeindrucken.
After a time, it ceases to overawe.
Source: News-Commentary
Sein sanfter Ton rührte mich; seine ruhige, erhabene Miene überwältigte mich.
I was touched by his gentle tone, and overawed by his high, calm mien.
Source: Books
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